Author: Henry Sweetser BurragePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 622
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History of the Baptists in Maine
Author: Henry Sweetser BurragePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 622
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A History of the Baptists in Maine
Author: Joshua MilletPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Baptists
Languages : en
Pages : 496
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A History of the Baptists in Maine
Author: Joshua MilletPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Baptists
Languages : en
Pages : 482
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A History of the Baptists Volumes I and II
Author: John T. ChristianPublisher: Solid Christian Books
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
In attempting to write a history of the Baptists no one is more aware of the embarrassments surrounding the subject than the author. These embarrassments arise from many sources. We are far removed from many of the circumstances under survey; the representations of the Baptists were often made by enemies who did not scruple, when such a course suited their purpose, to blacken character; and hence the testimony from such sources must be received with discrimination and much allowance made for many statements; in some instances vigilant and sustained attempts were made to destroy every document relating to these people; the material that remains is scattered through many libraries and archives, in many lands and not always readily accessible; often, on account of persecutions, the Baptists were far more interested in hiding than they were in giving an account of themselves or their whereabouts; they were scattered through many countries, in city and cave, as they could find a place of concealment; and frequently they were called by different names by their enemies, which is confusing. Yet it is a right royal history they have. It is well worth the telling and the preserving.
History of the Baptists in Maine (Classic Reprint)
Author: Henry S. BurragePublisher:
ISBN: 9781332138463
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
Excerpt from History of the Baptists in Maine The preparation of this history of the Baptists in Maine was commenced many years ago, and the Maine Baptist Missionary Convention, at its meeting in Bath, Oct. 7, 1891, expressed its approval of the undertaking; but when the task was only about half completed other literary labor claimed the attention of the writer, and the work on that account was suspended. With the approach of the centennial of the Convention, it was suggested that the centennial year would be a fitting one for the publication of such a work, and early in 1903 the writer returned to his task, and has now carried it forward to completion. When the work was resumed, the scope of the undertaking was widened, and it was decided to add a companion volume. The secretary of the Convention, Rev. A. T. Dunn, D. D., was asked to prepare an account of each minister hitherto connected with our Maine Baptist churches; and the secretary of the executive committee, Rev. E. C. Whittemore, D. D., was asked to prepare an account of each Baptist church in the State from the beginning of our history. The death of Dr. Dunn occurred soon after this plan was formulated. It was then found that the time remaining for such an undertaking was insufficient, and the plan was reluctantly abandoned. The preparation of the proposed work, however, is one that should be entered upon at an early day, in order that it may be brought to a successful issue. For the materials of his history the writer is indebted very largely to the Minutes of the Convention and of the various associations in the State. Much material, also, has been obtained from the files of Zion's Advocate. 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.
A History of the Baptists
Author: Thomas ArmitagePublisher: The Baptist Standard Bearer, Inc.
ISBN: 9781579789220
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 536
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History of the Baptists in Maine
Author: Henry Sweetser BurragePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Baptists
Languages : en
Pages : 497
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A General History of the Baptist Denomination in America
Author: David BenedictPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Baptists
Languages : en
Pages : 588
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History of the Baptists in Maine
Author: Henry S. BurragePublisher:
ISBN: 9780832851735
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 497
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The Awakening of the Freewill Baptists
Author: Scott BryantPublisher: Mercer University Press
ISBN: 0881462160
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
The last decades of the eighteenth century brought numerous changes to the citizens of colonial New England. As the colonists were joining together in their fight for independence from England, a collection of like-minded believers in southern New Hampshire forged an identity as a new religious tradition. Benjamin Randall (1749ndash;1808) was one of the principle founders of the Freewill Baptist movement in colonial New England. Randall was one of the many eighteenth-century colonists that enjoyed a conversion experience as a result of the revival ministry of George Whitefield. His newfound spiritual zeal prompted him to examine the scriptures on his own, and he began to question the practice of infant baptism. Randall completed his separation from the Congregational church of his youth when he contacted a Baptist congregation and submitted himself for baptism. When Randall was introduced to the Baptists in New England, he was made aware that his theology, including God's universal love and universal grace, was at odds with Calvin's doctrine of election that was affirmed by the other Baptists. Randall's spiritual journey continued as he began to preach revival services throughout the region. His ministry was well received and he established a new congregation in New Durham, New Hampshire, in 1780. The congregation in New Durham served as Randall's base of operation as he led revival services throughout New Hampshire and Southern Maine. Randall's travels introduced him to many colonists who accepted his message of universal love and universal grace and a movement was born as Randall formed many congregations throughout the region. Randall spent the remainder of his life organizing, guiding, and leading the Freewill Baptists as they developed into a religious tradition that included thousands of adherents spread throughout New England and into Canada.