Bishop McIlvaine, Slavery, Britain & the Civil War


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Bishop Charles P. McIlvaine was an important figure in nineteenth century America. As one of the leading evangelicals in the Protestant Episcopal Church, the Ohioan became the pivotal figure in the evangelical Episcopal-Anglican community. Famed as a preacher and speaker, his books and pamphlets were read by trans-Atlantic audience. His endeavors in the United Kingdom resulted in honorary degrees from Cambridge University and Oxford University. Aware of his reputation in England, the Lincoln Administration sent him to Britain in 1861. Working with Thurlow Weed, he sought to swing middle and upper class opinion into a pro-federal position. After six months abroad, his persuasive leadership induced the Federal Episcopal Convention to support the union war effort, which included Lincoln's emancipation policy. In this first biography of McIlvaine, Smith mined British and American sources never before utilized. The book reveals the bishop's complex persona. a rich and, at times, sorrowful family saga unfolds. As a reformer, he became an anti-slave advocate. This groundbreaking account develops the struggles encountered and the significance of the informal mission for federal policies. The political overtones in his friendship with the Prince of Wales are examined. Comfortable in any secular or military environment, McIlvaine's other wartime activities enabled him to report to Lincoln when necessary. In later years, he undertook length sojourns in England as he was busy with English and European religious questions. Dying in Italy, he was honored in Britain and America.







Minutes of the Eleventh Session of the Gray's Creek Baptist Association: Held with the Church at Flemington, Columbus, Co., N. C., October 30th, 1879


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Excerpt from Minutes of the Eleventh Session of the Gray's Creek Baptist Association: Held With the Church at Flemington, Columbus, Co., N. C., October 30th, 1879 After an intermission Of twenty minutes the Association was called to order by the Chairman of the Executive Board, Elder Croslin leading in 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.




Minutes of the Eleventh Spring Session of the Bear Creek Primitive Baptist Association, Held With the Freedom Church, Stanly County, N. C., May 4th, 5th and 6th, 1895


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Excerpt from Minutes of the Eleventh Spring Session of the Bear Creek Primitive Baptist Association, Held With the Freedom Church, Stanly County, N. C., May 4th, 5th and 6th, 1895: Also of the Sixty-Fourth Annual, or Fall Session, Held With the Liberty Church, Union County, N. C., October 5th, 6th, and 7th, 1895 Art. 9 We believe that God' 5 elect or church shall he called, converted, regenerated and sanctified by the Holy jjspijrit in due time. Art. Io, We-believe that the saints shall', persevere in grace. 'and never finally fall away. 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.




Minutes of the Sixteenth Anniversary of the Lost Creek United Baptist Association, of the Primitive Order


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Excerpt from Minutes of the Sixteenth Anniversary of the Lost Creek United Baptist Association, of the Primitive Order: Held at Macedonia Church, Jefferson County, Ala;, On the 14th, 16th and 17th Days of September, 1860 The above is submitted to the consideration of the household of faith, we hepe and believe in the spirit of christian love and fellowship. And while we have endeavored to contend earnestly for what seems to us a command of our blessed Lord, we hope no Brother or Sister will con strue our earnestness into a spirit of dictation or censure. On the contrary we think our hearts desire and prayer to God is for the peace, union and prosperity of Zion. May her watchmen see eye to eye, and all her inmates be of one heart and one mind. May they all be brought to harmonize in faith and in practice and as brethren live in peace abound in love to God and each other and thereby manifest their heavenly birth and parentage is the wish of yours in gospel bonds. 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.




Minutes of the Eleventh Annual Session of the Montgomery Baptist Association


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Excerpt from Minutes of the Eleventh Annual Session of the Montgomery Baptist Association: Held With Lowndeshoro Baptist Church, Lowndes County, Ala;, July 19 and 20, 1892 The Montgomery Baptist Association convened in eleventh annual session with Lowndesboro Baptist church. Lowndes county, Alabama, on Tuesday, July 19. 1S92, at 10 o'clock a. m. The Association was called to order by the Moderator, Elder B. A. Jackson. Devotional exercises were conducted by Elder J. Falkner. Appointed Committee on Credentials, as follows: G. W. Ellis, A. H. Eubank, J. N. Norris. The principal and alternate being absent, by request of the Association, Elder V. M. Harris preached the Introductory Sermon; text: Philippians 3:13-14: "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." 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.