Excerpt from Minutes of the Sixty-Second Annual Session of the Union Baptist Association: Held With Waxhaw Baptist Church, Waxhaw, Union County, N. C., October 4, 5, 6, 1916 The introductory sermon was preached by M. D. L. Pres lar. Text, Col. 3 1-2 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek. Those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affections on things above not on things on the earth. After the sermon the moderator called the Association to order. In the absence of the clerk C. J. Braswell was elected temporary clerk. 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 Proceedings of the Sixty-Second Annual Session of the Union Baptist Association: Held With Springs Hill Baptist Church, Pickens County, Ala;, Commencing August 31st, 1897 The various churches remitting through me have my receipts for the items making up the receipts above reported, which will be turned in to the Finance Committee and included in their report. Fraternally submitted, W. G. Robertson. 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.

Includes names of the delegates, the schedules of the meetings of the various churches, written and financial reports, names of Baptist ministers in West Alabama, and a circular letter. Addresses, in part, the changing relationship between white and black Baptists in West Alabama following emancipation.

Excerpt from Minutes of the Forty-Second Annual Session of the Union Baptist Association, Vol. 2: Held With Creek Baptist Church, Pickens County, Ala;, September 22d and 24th, 1877 The Forty-second Annual Session of the Union Baptist Association was held with the Big Creek Baptist Church, Pickens county, Ala., commencing on Saturday, September 22 d, 1877. The Introductory Sermon was delivered, according to appointment, by Elder J. A. Mitchell, at 11 o'clock a.m., from text, Acts 4:13 - "They took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus." After a recess of one hour, the delegates assembled in the meeting-house, and the Association was called to order by the Moderator, Elder J. C. Foster, and the session was opened with prayer by Elder W. C. Smith. Letters from the churches were read by brethren W. G. Robertson and J. T. Hancock, and the names of delegates enrolled. On motion, the delegates from Providence, Oak Ridge, Pickensville and Beulah churches were received without letters. The Association was organized by the re-election of Elder J. C. Foster, Moderator, and H. B. Chappelle. Clerk. On motion, opened the door for the reception of unassociated churches: Received a petitionary letter from "Prairie" Church, Greene county, Ala., together with a letter of dismission from the Bigbee Association. The Moderator gave the delegates the right hand of fellowship and invited them to seat. Said church w;S then assigned to the Third District. On motion invited visiting brethren to seats, and to take part in our deliberations. On motion, received correspondence from sister associations: From the Columbus. Elds. W.Ii. Robertson and V.C. Smith no letter or minutes; Tnskaloosa. The Moderator gave the right hand of fellowship to the messengers present and cordially invited them to seats. On motion, received an interesting letter from the Carrollton Baptist Sabbath School, remitting$13.85, to be equally divided between home and foreign missions. On motion, appointed the following committees: On Preaching - J. R. Goodman, J. P. Gates, C, Richey, J. P. Barnett, and Pastor and Deacons of Big Creek Church. 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 Minutes of the Thirty-Second Annual Session of the Union Baptist Association: Held With the Grant's Creek Church, Tuscaloosa County, Ala., September 21-23, 1867 It appears from the foregoing arguments, facts and passages of scripture, that the Evils of Dancing are, Physical, Intellectual, Social, Moral and Spiritual. The enemy of our souls may persuade the lovers of these amuse ments that we are the bitterest enemies to their highest enjoy ments. But those are the bitterest enemies to our enjoyments who lead us into sin - no matter how pleasant it may seem to us. These only are our friends who tell us our faults in time to correct them - show us our danger in time to escape it, and point us to our refuge in time to ee to it. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Then ee from these vanities and turn to God, in whose presence is fullness of joy and at whose right hand there are pleasures forever more. 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 Proceedings of the Sixtieth Annual Session of the Union Baptist Association: Held With Forest Baptist Church, Pickens County, Ala;, October 1, 2 and 3, 1895 We should thank the Lord for what has been done, and with renewed zeal push the good work. Let us earnestly pray and labor for the prosperity of our beloved Zion, and for the unity of the Spirit among our churches. The evangelist performed 3 months and 14 days service, for which he is entitled to the sum of $142.40, and we recommend that the same be paid out. Of any funds not otherwise appropriated. The account of the Secretary is attached under Exhibit B, showing a summary of funds which have come into his hands. 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.