Excerpt from The New Directory for Baptist Churches Since the first appearance of the Directory the author has published several other manuals, mostly smaller, designed to meet the needs of specific de partments in our Church life, usage, and order. In all, there are now nine of these manuals, the com bined circulation of which, in this country, so far as can be ascertained, is not less than one hundred and sixty t/zousand copies. The Standard Manual has been translated into Spanish, for use in our churches In Mexico, Cuba, and elsewhere, among Spanish speaking peoples. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Baptist Directory: A Guide to the Doctrines and Practices of Baptist Churches Proof sheets Of it were sent by the publishers to a number of ministers, eminent for learning and piety, residing in different sections of the country, who were requested to express their Opinions of its merits, and also to make any suggestions that might improve it. I take this Opportunity to express my gratitude for the very kind and generous terms in which they were pleased to Speak Of it, as well as for the very valu able suggestions, which were made by several of them -which suggestions have, to a considerable degree, been adopted. It is hoped that this work, prepared with much labor and care, and having met such general and generous approval, will be thought worthy to find a place in every church, and to be in the hands Of every church member. That it may, by the divine blessing, contribute to the harmony, peace, and prosperity Of our churches, is my sincere desire and prayer. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Manual and Directory of the First Baptist Church, of Raleigh, N. C: October 1, 1900 IX. - god's purpose OF grace - We believe the Scriptures teach that election is the eternal purpose Of God, according to which he graciously regenerates, sanctifies, and saves Sinners; that being perfectly consistent with the free agency of man, it comprehends all the means in connection with the end; that it is a most glorious display of God's sovereign goodness, being infinitely free, wise, holy and unchangeable; that it utterly excludes boasting, and pro motes humility, love, prayer, praise, trust in God and active imita tion Of his free mercy; that it encourages the use'of means in the highest degree; that it may be ascertained by its effects in all who truly believe the Gospel; that it is the foundation of Christian assur ance; and that to ascertain it with regard to ourselves demands and deserves the utmost diligence. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Yearbook and Church Directory of First Baptist Church, Elizabeth City, N. C., 1934 Streets, was erected in 1889, while Rev. C. A. G. Thomas was the pastor. During the pastorate of Rev. G. H. Payne in 1928, the Educational Building, on the corner of West Colonial Avenue and Dyer Street, was erected at a cost of and since then the work has been going on in a fine Way in spite of the depressing times. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.