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MINUTES OF THE

SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION

OF THE

LIBERTY ASSOCIATION OF

FREE WILL BAPTIST

HELD WITH

Malone Church of Alabama City, Alabama, beginning on Friday morning, September 23, 1939.

Moderator, Ass't Mod., Clerk, Ass't. Clerk

OFFICERS Eld. J. G. Roberts, Alabama City, Ala. Eld. Clifford Streety, Pell City, Ala. Eld. C. L. Carlisle, Pell City, 'Ala. Bro. D. J. O'Donnell.

The next Annual Session of this Association will be held with Friendship Church of Pell City, Alabama, beginning on Friday morning before the

Fourth Sunday in September, 1940

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SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION

OF THE

LIBERTY ASSOCIATION OF

. FREE WILL BAPTIST

HELD WITH

Malone Church of Alabruna City, Alaban1a,

beginning on Friday n1orning, September 23, 1939.

Moderator, Ass' L Mod., Clerk, Ass't. Clerk

OFFICERS Eld. J. G. Roberts, Alabama City, Ala. E ld. Clifford Streety, Pell City, Ala. Eld. C. L . Carlisle, Pell City, Ala. Bro. D. J. O'Donnell.

The next Annual Session of tlus Association will

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.ASSOCIATION PROCEEDINGS ..

The Sixth Annual Se~sion of Liberty Association . of Free \Vill Baptist, convened with .1\Ialone Church of Alabama City, Alabama on Friday morning at 8:35 o'clock, Set>teinber 23. 1939. (T11is cluirch \vas for­Inerly · the -Second Free \Vill Baptist · ClnirCl~ of Ala-hanla Cit)T,-Alabrii1ia.) ·

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FRIDAY 1\IORNING SESSION The house was called to order by the clerk at 8 :33

o'clock. The former l\foderator being absent he called upon Eld.· J. G. Roberts to open the conference by scripture reading and prayer. .

The fonner l\1odcrator; El<L R. P. Ritch, arrived at this tin1e took charge.

1.\Iotion carried to elect officers 'for the year 1939-40. :Moderator, Eld. J. G. Roberts, Alabama City, Ala. Ass 't 1\lod., Eld. Clifford Streety, Pcll City, Ala. -Clerk, . Eld. C. L. Carlisle, Pell City, 'Ala. Ass't. Clerk Bro. ·D. J. O'Donnell, ~

The letters of the churches were then called for. The following churches reported: .1\ialone church or Alabania City. Ala.; Pilgrim Rest church of Aldrid_ge, Ala.; Pleasant Grove church of Shoal Creek, Ashville, ; Ala. Route 1; and Friendship church of Pell City, Ala.

1.\Iotion carried to · adopt letters of the churches and seat their delegates. ·

Unity church of Kurner, Alabama, pre·sented petition · for 1nembership in this Association.

1\lotion carried to receive the church in full fellow· · ship and seat their delegates. .

Heport of· corresponding messenger, Bro. A. 1\I. Roberts, was received and adopted by . motion . and he was r eleased. _

Appointment of Committees Business - Eld. · 0. B. Hamilton, Bro. S. D.

Kimberly and Eld. Clarence O'Donnell. Devotional- Bro. Clarence Howington, Bro. J. Scott

and Bro . . Joseph Spradley. . Sabbath Schools -Eld. R. P. Ritch, Bto. Johnie

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Family Religion- Sister Ruth O'Donnell, Bro. R. F. Jones and Bro. Wiley Barber.

Temperance - Bro. Walter Bosworth, Eld. Hen nan O'Donnell and Bro. Charley Clayton.

Education - Bro. Joe Prickett, Bro. Johnie Burnhmn and Bro. R. F. Jones.

Deceased Members- Bro. W. 0. Davis, Sisler Ruth O'Donnell and Eld. H. P. Ritch.

Auditing - Eld. R. P. Ritch, Bro. Charley Clayton and Bro. \Viley Barber.

Ministerial Standing - Bro. S. D. Kin1berly, Bro. D. J. O'Donnell and Bro. Walter Bo·sworth.

Lite·rature - Bro. W. 0. Davis, Eld. Hennan {)'Donnell and Bro. Clarence Howington.

ReEolutions - Eld. Clifford Streety, Eld. Clarenct~ 0 'Den nell and Uro. Wiley Barber.

l\1olion carried to appoint an ordaining council for this Associalicnal year.

Ordaining Council-Eld. J. G. Hoberls, EL1• H. P.

Hitch and Eld. Clarence O'Donnell. l\Iotion carried to appoint an organizing council

for this Associational year. .. Organizing Council- Eld. LeRoy Sn1ith, E.ld. A. Cr.

Rohinshaw, El<l. H. T. Perkins, Eld. T. J. F1nch and Eld. 0. B. IImnilton.

Mc1tic'n carried to have a twenty minute recess. neassemblrd at 10:30 a.m. Song service conducted

by Bro. Curtis Taylor. ~Motion carried Lo adjourn business until 1 :30 p. In.

FHIDAY ELEVEN O 'CLOCK SERVICE Song 'ien·ice conducted by Bro. Curtis Taylor. Praver bv Eld. R. P. Ritch. . Eld~ Clm:encc O'Donnell took charge of the service

hy reading latter part of Isa. 35. He then brou~l~t H r eal good message on the subject: "Two way~, hfe and death." Eld. Clifford Streety followed wtlh .. 1 short message on the san1e subjecl. Several of the Pthcr brethcrcn n1ade son1e good con11nenls.

This was followed by a r eal warn1 teslinH>ny ser-Yice; everyone was happy in the Lord. Praise His Holy }.;ame forever.

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FHID.\ Y AFTEH~OO:\ SESSIO~ Heassen1bled at 1 :30 p. 111. ., ong sen· ice conducted by Bro. Curtis Taylor. Moderator continued serYices by reading Psahns llU. Praver by Eld. R. P. Ritch. Motion c~1rricd to adopt partial report cf Devotional

Connni llec. Moticn carried to adopt partial report of Bu-;iness

Conuni !lee. Bro. Cluwlcy Clayton, being recon1mendrd for

ordination as deacon by the exmnining council, was LlH'n set apart as a deacon by Lhe laying on of hands. Eld. T. J. Finch delivered the ordination ser­nlon, reading Acts 6:1-9. Texl: SL. John 13: lG ·'Yc hnve net chosen n1c, but I have chosen you." A wonderful n1cssagc; instructive to all that will heed.

Motion carried to defer request of Friendship church nnd Malone church tmlil Saturday n1orning.

Motion carried that this Association rule that no Ininisler con1ing fron1 another deno1uination be eligible to pastor churches of tllis Association until he 1ws held n1en1bersbip with us for one (1 ) year.

l\lolion carried to adjourn until 8:30 o'clock Sa tur­day n1orning.

SATURDAY MORNING SESSION The he usc was called to order by the clerk at 8:30. Song service and prayer. l\1cdera lor took charge reading Joel 2:1-11. Conuni ttee reports called for. Motions carried lo

adopt Lhe reports and release the conunittees. Motion carried to recess until 1 :30 p. 111.

Noon Hour Din ncr was served on the grounds by the good sis­

ter~ of l\1alone church. Eld. T. J. Finch graced the table: Thanking God for tl1e wonderful fellowship and co-operation of the 1nembers of Malone church and all attending churches, for the blessing of food, raiman t, 1nercy and love extended by I-Iiin to usward . The dinner was heartily enjoyed by all partakers, and we extend our thank and appreciation to the good &istcrs of this church for their kind hospitality dur­ing our stay here.

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SAT CRDA Y AFTER~OO~ SESSIO~ Heasscmbled at 1:30. Moderator laking charge hy

reading SL. Mark 13:1-8. Prayer by Bro. King. The examining CouHcil reported, and referred Bro.

\VHey Barber back to hi · church for futher lriaL Eld. J. I. fa ylor was referred to the quarterly Ineet­lllf! to giv<. hun mt re titnc to lind his ordination papera tlw l he wished to exchange with us. ~Io Lion carried to adop L this report.

l\Iotion carriul to grant re:ruest of Eld. Jin11ni~ '\Vycuff, nnd return his ordination paper~ tha t lw Inight exchange with the Progressive Association.

.Mo Lion carried to rescind the ac Lion of granting th{.' request of Eld. Jinuuie \Vvcuff.

Mction carried that the Hon1c 1\lission Board use the nH ney en hand i n H01ne Mission treasury as needed.

~Icticn carried lo elect a delega te to the Stale Asso-ciaUcn. Eld. R. P. Ritch was elected:

Mction carried to lake a cclleclion lo defray the ex­penses of delegate to the Stale Associ a lion, and $8.30 was donated and turned oyer to the delegate.

i\lotion carried that the Clerk prepare proper cre­dentials nnd peli Lion for n1eJnbership of this Associ­aticn. with the State Ahsociation .

. Motion carried that this body stand adjourned to meet wi lh Friendslup Church u t Pell City, Ala barn a, on Frid:n· n1orning a L D :00 o'clock before the fourtlt Sunday in September, 1940.

S~Tl HDA Y NIGHT SERVICE . rng scr- ·ices conducted by Bro. Curtis T aylor. Sister Zelia Smith conducled n1o lhers prayer ~erYicc

rc·nding frmn the 12th chapter cf R01nans. The spirit qf God wonderfully blessed us and there wa: 1nucll shou ting and praising God. The Lord, according t (J l heir te~Li mony, wonderfully saved two . ouls; praise His precious name foreYer.

Eld. T. J. Finch conducted the ccn1n1union and feet washing sen·icl's, He brough l a wonderful n1cssag..: 0~1 the duty ?f all beliCYCrS doi;lg lhe whole will of bod. ~lay (,od help us to heed all things whatsoevt t· lle con1 mar1d:'i us.

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The Lable was !hen prepared; Eld. T. J. Finch break­ing Lhe bread and Eld. C. L. Carlisle asked the faYor of God to change the bread nnd wine fron1 a natural to a spiritual food. There were ninety three 0)3) pm takers of Lhe Lord's Supper.

Feel wa hing then foilowecl wilh practically aH present Laking part. The Lord richly blessed us all.

.Cismissed with singing and prayer. Let us pratsc the God oJ creation foreYer. An1cn.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

BUSINESS- 'Ve recommend that the request of Friendshio Chtu·ch be granted, and Bro. Wiley Barber be examined ro:' !icensP. to preach the Gofpel.

'\Ye reccmmcnd that the request of Unity church be brantcd and Bro. Charley Clayton be examined for ordination as deacon.

We rcccmmend that the request of Unity church be granled and Bro. I. J. Taylor be examined and if found worthy, exchangP r:avers with him.

We recommend that this Association rule that a minister cow­ing from another denomination shall hold membership in lhi~

denomination for one ( 1) year before he is eligible to pastv1•

churches of tbi!; Associalion.

- Eld. 0. B. Hamilton, Chairman.

LEVOTJONAI.- We recommend the following program. Eld. Clarence O'DonuelJ to 1:n·each at 11:00 a. m. Friday,

followed by EICI Clifford Slreety . Eld. T. C. Mitchell to prE>ach at 11:00 a. m. Saturday. Sister Zella Smith lo conduct Mother·s Prayer Meeting at

6: 30 p. m. Saturday.

Eld. T. J. Fjnch to conduct Communion and Feet Washing l--en-ice Saturday night.

- Bro. Clarence Howington, Chairman.

SABBATH SCHOOLS -We recommend that every Christian training be taught at home. Thal all teachers and officers oC Sabbath Schools be regenerated followers of God.

- Eld. R. P. Ritch, Chairman.

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FAMILY RELIGION- We believe all Christian parents shouTd have a family altar and use it. Teach their children the Word of God and pray with them, and always take them to chureh and Sabbath school.

-Sister Ruth O'Donnell, Chairman.

EDUCATION-We recommend that this report be printec in the minules: We see in God's ·word that the beginning of wisdom is the fear of God. While we believe literal education necessary. yet God's Wort! says, ''After all this get understanding. Also it says "l\Iy people is dying for the lack of knowledge." We recommend all parl'nts to educate their children mere in

the Bible. The church should o.wake to 1ts duty, for Lhe bar­vest is great and the laborers are few. \Ve urge all Christians to hold regular $amily devotions in their homes.

- J . A. Prickett, Chairman.

TEMPERAL':CE- 'Ve recommend that all Christian::, bn temperate in their conversations and habits, and meditate in the wo1 d oC God day and night.

Bro. Walter Bosworth, Chairman.

DECEASED :\lE:\lBERS - We find that the Lord has been merciful toward us and the death angel has not passed thl-> way to claim any of our beloved brothers and sisters this pas~ year. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Amen.

-Bro. W. 0. Davis, Chairman.

AUDITING- We find the records in splendid condition witl.l $12.50 in treasury. Received $19.58. Total now in treasur:r $32.08.

- Eld. R. P. Ritch, Chairman.

:.\IL\"lSTERIAL STANDING- "re recommend that certificates of standing be granted all ordained ministers of this Associa­tion except Eld. W ... C. H owell of Talladega, Alabama. Also €:;:·

tEnd the license of all licenseates. Bro. D. J. O'Donnell, Chairman.

RESOLUTIO~S- Be it resolved by this body, That eacb minister render a written report of his years work at each setting of this body. That each member of churches connecte·1 with tbis Association contribute liberally to the support o£ their pastor.

- Eld. Clifford Streety, Chairman.

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LITERATURE- As literature builds character and is a great lJOwer on the lives of men and women, we should be careful of the kind we read and sanction in our homes and churches. We earnestly urge the study of the Bible first, and then all wholesome literature based upon it teachings. We especially recommend the use of Free Will Baptist literature by all Free Will Baptists.

-Bro. W. 0. Davis, Chairman

ORDAINI~G COU~OIL -We have examined Bro. Charley Clayton as requested by "Cnity church of Kurner, Ala., an•l recommend him worthy of ordination for deaconship. W~ also have examined Bro. Wiley Barber as requested by FrienJ· ship church of Pell City, Ala., for license to preach the Gospel and refer him back to his church for further trial. We also have examined Bro. I. J . Taylor as requested by Malone church. of Alabama City, Alabama, and refer Him to the next setting of the Quarterly Meeting that he may have time to find his papers that he wished to exchange with us.

- Eld. J . G. Roberts, Chairman.

HO:\fE MISSION BOARD -Total amount in treasury last year $25.00. Paid out in aid to Talladega church $10.00. For transportation $2.50. Total paid out $12.50. Total amount in treasury $12.50.

Bro. Cecil Simpkins, Treas.

MINISTERS' REPORTS

ELDER W. B. HOLLIS, Pell City, Alabama, R1- Preached 11 sermom;, married 2 couples, assisted in 2 revivals. Collec­tions, $3.90.

ELDER LEROY SMITH, Pell City, Alabama, R1. - Preached 65 sermons, assisted in 3 revivals, traveled 2,600 miles. Collec­tions $24 16, Expended $56.25

ELDER R. P. RITCH, Pell city, Alabama, o/o Mill - Preached 111 sermons, pastored 2 churches, baptized 50, conducted 8 revivals, traveled 5,172 miles. Collection, $219.79, expended ~ 154.42

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ELDER B. L. COLLY JR., Alabama City, Alabama- Preach­ed 72 sermons, baptized 3, assisted in 4 revivals, traveled 743 miles. Collections $6.50, expended $16.60

ELDER A. G. ROBINSHA W, Harton, Alabama- Preacherl 45 sermons, conducted 1 funeral, traveled 300 miles.

ELDER H. T. PERKINS, Ragland, Alabama, Rl. - Preached 12 sermons, assisted in 1 revival.

ELDER 0. B. HAMILTON, Alabama City, Alabama- Preach­f:d 68 sermons, assisted in 4 revivals, traveled 1,085 milec;;. Oollections $4.96, expended $37.87

ELDER J. G. ROBERTS, Alabama City, Alabama- Preacherl 48 sermons, married 2 couples, traveled 510 miles. Collected. ~20.5.0, expended $26.15

ELDER R. S. PENNINGTON, Eden, Alabama, Rl.- Preachell ~2 sermons, conducted 4 revivals, married 1 couple, traveled 500 miles. Collected $25.85, expended $15.00

ELDER J. C. STREETY, Pell City, Alabama, % Mill- Preach­ed 3 sermons, baptized 15, conducted 2 funerals, assisted in 2 revivals, traveled 42 miles. Collected $28.00, expended 42c

ELDER CLARENCE O'DONNELL, Ash ville, Alabama, R 1. Preached 9 sermons, traveled 112 miles. Collected $3.53, ex-pended $1.29

ELDER T. J. FINCH, Pell City, Alabama, Rl.- Preached 32 sermons, conducted 1 funeral, married 2 couples, traveled 984 miles. Collected $3.00, expended $4.00

ELDER ROSCOE GARDENER, Bessemer, Alabama- Preach· ed 13 sermons, traveled 180 miles. Collected $3.25, expended $2.00

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~IALO:NE CHURCH- Alabama City, Alabama. Pastors nann and addre:->s, Eld. R. P. Ritch,Pell City, Alabama. Clerks name and address, Bro. Johnie Roberts, Alabama City, Ala. Delegate~:>,

Bro. H.. F. Jones. Bro. W. Strickland, Bro. Joe Prickett; alternate, Bro. Jess Gilbert.

We ask that Eld. I. J. Taylor be called in question and if found worthy exchange papers with him. We ask that you grant our nrdamed ministers certificates of standing for the neA't associational year.

State of religion, good. 1\Iembers received this year 70; bap­tized 43; total membership 107. Condition of prayer meeting, good. Condition of Sabbath school, good; Number of officers 4: number of teachers 4. Paid pastor $144.80; paid evangelh;':. $19.83; home missions $•1.50; building and repairs $304.88. Enclosed for minutes $4.42. Names of ministers holding mem­bership with us: Eld. B. L. Colly Jr., Commock Avenue, Al3-bama City, Alabama; Eld. I. J. Taylor; Eld. 0. B. Hamilton, Gadsen, Alabama; Eld. J. G. Roberts, 21 E. Tuscaloosa Ave. , Alabama City, Alabama; and Eld. A. G. Robinshaw, Ha1·ton, Ala.

FRIENDSHIP CHURCH- Pell City, Alabama. Pastor's name and address, Eld. Clifford Streety, Pell City, Alabama. Clerk's name and address, Bro. Qlaud Stevens, Pell City, Ala. Delegates: Bro. Johnie Burnham, Bro. Homer Howell, Bro. Joseph Spradley, Bro. \Viley Barber and Bro. S. D. Kimberly. State of religion, good. :Members received this year 50; baptisms 15; dismissals 24; total membership 115. Condition of prayer meet­ing, good. Condition of Sabbath School, good; Average number of pupils 65; number of officers 3; number of teachers 5. Paid pastor $67.76; paid evangelist $33.20. Building and repair:; :b92.62 Paid for literature $24.68 Inclosed for minutes $5.5~ Home missions treasury balance returned to clerk of Association. $12.~0. Names of ministers holding membership with us : Eld. T. J . Finch, Route 1, Pell City, Alabama; Eld. W. B. Hollis; Eld. Le Roy Smith; Eld. C. L. Carlisle; Eld. Clifford Streety. Route 1, P('ll City.Alabama; Eld. R. P. Ritch, Pell City, Ala. ~

~ld. R. S. Pennington, Route 1, Eden, Ala.; and Eld. H. T. PerkinE, Route 1, Ragland, Alabama.

We ask that you c::a.ll in question Bro. Wiley Barber, and ir fot~nd worthy, grant him license to preach the Gospel. Wfl

ah:o ask that you grant cur ordained ministers certificates of !' a1 ding tor the next associational year.

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PLEASANT GROVE CHURCH -Pastor's name and address, Eld. R. P. Ritch, Pell City, Ala. Clerk's name and addres~.

Bro. Henry Bishop, Ashville, Ala., Rl.

Delegates-Bro. \V. 0. Davis, Bro. Clyde Bishop, Sister Rutl! O'Donnell. State of religion, good; members received thl3 year, 9; baptisms, 6; dismissed, 2; total membership, 41. Good prayer meeting. Sabbath school in good condition, aver­age number of pupils, 3·5; No. of officers, 2; No. of teachers, 4. paid pastor, $60.64; building and repairs, $19.25; publication $5.20.

We ask that you grant our ministers certificates of standing for the next associational year. Names and addresses of minis· ters holding membershiu with us: Eld. H. T. Perkins, Ragland. Ala., R.l. Eld. Roscoe Gardener, Bessemer, Ala. Eld. Clarence O'Donnell, R.l, Ashville, Ala. Eld. Herman O'Donnell, Ashville. Ala. Rl.

UNITY CHURCH- Pastor's name and address, Eld. B. L . Colly, Jr., Alabama City, Ala. Clerk's name and address, J . H. Scott, Alabama City, Ala. Delegates; Bro. Charley Clayton. State of religion, good. Members received this year 3; baptisms 3; total membership 14. Condition of prayer meeting, good; Condition of Sabbath School, good; average number of pupils 30; number or officers 2; number of teachers 4.

PILGRIM REST CIHURCH- Pastor's name and address, Eld. J. R. Weaver, West Blodon, Ala. Clerk, Cleo Broadhead. Delegates; Bro. Young Pickett, Bro. Walter Bosworth, Sister Saddie Bosworth; alternate, Sister Houston. State of religion, good. Members received this year, none; dismissed by letter t.i; total membership 72. Paid for home missions $1.00. In­closed for minutes 50c.

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STANDING COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

Ordaining Council - Eld. J. G. Roberts, Eld, R. P. Ritch and Eld. Clarence O'Donnell.

Organizing Council- Eld. LeRoy Smith, Eld. A. G. Robinshaw, EJd. H. T. Perkins, Eld. T. J. Finch and Eld. 0 . B. Han1ilton.

EXECUTIVE BOARD - Bro. Wallace Patterson, Bro. Bren1an Rogers and Bro. H. D. O'Donnell.

HOME MISSIONS BOARD - Bro. \V. G. Rogers, Bro. Henry Bishop and Bro. S. D. Kimberly.

QUARTERLY MEETING REPORT -This body has transacted the following business in ·behalf of Liberty Association the past year. We have licensed Eld. H. A. O'Donnell and Eld. T, C, Mitchell to preach the Gospel; exchanged papers ·with Eld. Clifford Streety: and ordained Bro. Clarence Howington for deacon of Alabmna City church. We have had son1c wonderful 1neetings 'since the last Association.

-Eld. D. J. O'Donnell, Clerk.

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FREE \VILL BAPTIST CHURCH COVENANT

Having given ourseh·es to God by faith in Christ, and adopted the Word of God as our rule of faith and practice, we now give ourselves to one another by the will of God in this solemn covenant. We promise by I lis grace to love and obey Hlln in all Utings, to avoid the appearance of evil, to abstain frOin all sinful ainusements and unholy confornuty to the world; from all sanction of the use and ·sale of intoxicating beverages, and to "provide things honest in the sight of all Inen."

We agree to accept Christian admonition and reproof with Ineeknes·s, and to watch over one another in love, endeavoring to "keep the unity of the Spirit," in the bonds of ?eace, to be careful of one another'·s happi­ness and reputation, and seek to strengthen the weak, encourage the afflicted, admonish the erring, and as far as we are able, promote the success of the church and of the Gospel.

vVe will everywhere hold Christian principle sacred and Christian obligations and enterprises supre1ne; counting it our chief business in life to extend the influence of Christ in society; constantly praying and toiling that the kingdon1 of God may cOine, and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

\Ve agree faithfully to discharge our obligations in reference to the study of the Scriptures, secret prayer, fmnily devotions, and social worship; and by self­denial, faith, and good works endeavor to "grow in grace and the knowledge of ·our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.'' We will not forget the assembling of our­selves together for church conferences, public worship, and the obserYance of the ordinances of the Gospel, nor fail to pay according to our ability for the support of the church, of its poor, and all its benevolent work .

To this end 've agree to labor for the promotion of educational and denominational enterprises, the sup­port of n1issions, lhe success of Sunday schools, and evangelistic efforts for the salvation of souls, and the conYersion of the world. And may the God of peace sane lify us wholly, and preserve us blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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''LOOK UNTO ME, AND BE SAVED,

ALL YE ENDS OF THE EARTH."

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