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'Iilej Kadford | 17 06l»*--— i: FREE WILL BAPTIST ■f^ORSAN OF4’4’ The Free Will Baptist Church, NORTH AND SOUTH Published Weekly i ♦ ♦BY TH FREE Will BAPTIST PUB. CO- "LET BROTHERLY LOVE CONTINUE" Vol. 24. Ayden, N. C., Wednesday, July i6, 1906. No. 48. SUBSCRIPTION > One Yearla Advaace. ti.oo, > Six/lontbs, so. CIRCULATION, 2,500. All Kinds of Job Work Neatly Executed at This Office. WORK DONB ON SHORT NOTICK. ^ Ol’FlCEUS. i. S\wvf'K, I’rcaifient, Florence, > Dau.. Vk-c I’rcs., kciistcm, . lUKiUTii.i), Trt-as.. Aytlen, I’liiLi.u-!*, Sitrciiirr, AycU-n, HOARD OF MANA(5FkS. WiiiUTvilIc, Ayilci). OlIK AGENTS. ni I. f- \V. Sewell, ll.rfifoit, N. J. S. Kobpft.n, Cuvc, A. S. I■amln. I'.i.rlta, Fid, C, S. Cliiindiill, Kc-ttly, FI I, H. U’. TtpikCU, F.iltiK.n, FI I L T Phillioa, W. k .-T iwvcr, Mi-nift. Kid. II Ciiii-iitiHham,I’Lri. Run, Fid, A, F. Ko -ac. Seven SpriiiKS Flrl. P. 'I', l.iie.ia, J.netima. (Too. W. Fail. Ayden, Fid. I. K. Kiiirn, Sprinj'liope, 1. W. Sw-iin, lorry, W.T. Ki.hv, Kcnlv, Fid F. A.W.Hii.HkctkCretdmoor. Fld.O.C. V.insc, Aurora, k F D Fid. W. II Averv, Wildwood, 'ivid. K. I. Ci>rl.eLt, Aydcti, Flrl C. ‘ \ Kiti^r, Dm htiin, FId.C. A. I i.-kaon, Dnmi, Fid. K. C. laekaon, Clinlr.n, Flrl, \V. M. Howell, I’iiikm I- .1 I’olK viile. Jlld. (. T. Hill dy, Saratoga, l-lrl.’l. F. Hill, l.aOiatiKc. Flrl J. w. A'lr.rrI, Ke Iv. Fill r. F Wallace, Alvin, " 11 k.JoacH, '.Vir«..a C. (>. Vrai troiifr. l'f>liiitil‘ia, “ D. A. Wi-idliaiii, SarntoRo, “ D. F. II.Her, Hl.arlctil oro, “ k. R. I'ailrv, Foiiniiiit). I Id I. 11. SaNKcr, Kinlv, K. 2, Flrl.'F. Mcl.awlion. Orccnvillc, K 2, " Jvld. W. I'. Oanrtc. S-iaiilon, S. C,. 8. H. Not ion, I’nrdiar, “ Flrl. S. I,. Hr.diforri. Oi-celcvvilic *' Fill. I- F kiclduimR, ForcHir.n, J.Miller Itorliford, C.reelevvi le, A. T. Tikl et s, JoImKo.i, Ark, Flrl. F. Sii'l.Tirc, Palis >11, ('.a. Flrl. W. C. 1 'lies. Corrieic, Fill, [ A, lllanlon, H inIov, W. il. Hill, Ta/rwrll, “ l. . 0. Wi ;iver Sr., Hilton St.n., “ J.J. Davis. T^ai Tax. J, W. AnRliil, Sowli-i'elicc, “ i••l^lTsr)n D, StcpIir'ns.Mari.aiiiia, I'In. Fill O. W. Clirrrv, Do Inin, Ala. k. 1,. Keiirlriek, CrnilvdIe, J. W D. Sli.iiinon, HaReettsvllleTcnii. Na;mi:iti Horiler, Fast Fvnii W. Vn K. dos Slowers, Sw.ell.itid, W. C. Ansiin, Fason. O. T. W. Vn 0. W:,'' V Hrompcon, Fid. Dell UpYiTn, \ Waterloo. Town Directory. CIIURCHES. Free WillHaplist.serviccBCTcryrtth Sun day at 11 oVlrH-k, and at niRlit.Elder E. T. riiillips risslcr. Prayer mcotins every Fri day niirlit. Sunday Bchonl nvr'ry Sunday mitruiiiR at H;'‘0 o’clock, Piof. T. E. Pedon, Sup'i. Amplilntyoa Society mcota every Tucsilay nisht. Miwtonary Hapt'st Ciiurch, scrvicea ovory i'ul Sunday at 11 o’clock a. in. and atniitlil, Ucv. 'iL II. KiiiR, pastor. Sun day Bcliool 9:20 p. m., W. U. .lae.kaou,Supt. M, E. Cliurcli Soi'lh, servioos every 8nl Sunday at 11 o’clock, A. M., and at luglit. Rev. StanlicM paslor. Sunday scIkkiI at 8 o'clock, P M., W-M Edwards, Sup't.. (Ihriatian Cliurcli, services every 1st find .^rrl Siinrlays at 11 o'cloi-k.and night, Fcv. K 11 lonis, pastor. Sunday school at lO.i’chick. A. M., F. F Drown. Bupt. La-lies’Auxiliary meets every 8nl Sunday evetiiug at 9 o’clock. St. .I.mu'.s’ Epiaeopal church, sorvicea every •1th Sunday, except monlhacr>ntain- Inirllvo Suurlays. tlicu on IHTh Sunrlay. Ucv. W. F. Cox, ('..ceiiville, N. C., rwtor. Sunrlay Schrxil ovory Sunday af ternoon at 9;30 o’clock, K. «. Oox, Sup’l, LODGES. A-F. -A M., meets every Aral and third Thurarlays, U. W. Smilh, W. M. I. O. (>. F. meets every Monday nigl.V at 8 o’clcKik. Dare Lorigo ol Uehekah every Friday night at 8 o’clock. Tr>wn C-oiutnlsshmcra meet second Fri day night in every mouth, F. G- Cox, Mayor, K. SV. Smith, Clerk. Ayrleu Land Company, otfera desirable business Hivl rlwelUng lots at reasonable Postoffleo Addressos. V.U]. !•:. T. riuiiips. Treas. Moiiw niitl Foicijin Mission Societies, Aydcii, N, C., to whom all iiwTiiey lor Misaiotis should Ik scut. Ivlil. Thos, I'.. IViU'ii.Trciis.Ocn- cral Coiifctcooe .and Hdocalion Society, N. C . to whom all m«m- rv Tor (Jcnoutl C^onTcrcncc ami Fdncttlioii should be scat. i:id. Sila.s Moore. Trc.asurcr (Miio State Convention. Z.alcski, OliiiT, to whom all tmmey lor llie work of the Cimvention should iK'senl. i:id. Iv. L. .StClaire, National Uvanjiclist. Udison. Ga. Fid. \V. H. National Ivvannelist, Cliatoii. N. C. i:itl S, 11. Norman, S1.M Favette St.. ChaTleston. W. Va. l-:id. II. F. WtToan, National FIv.anjielist, Fisman'k. N. 0. i:hl. IVll Upton. National Ivvannelist. Waterloo. W. Va. F.. F I'ail, Treas. I'rec Will Bap tist Thcolonical Seminary, Win tcrvillc, N. C. REMEMBRANCE. While deep within the shadtiw land The soft winds sadly sigh; The ilark'iiiiiR sky is Iwnding low The day Ik-rIiis to die. The silent ye.ar is rushing on 111 its remorseless llight; -My weary head in sorrow hows. And tears have ilimmed niy sight, O, lime, give hack in tciuierness Thos.- wasteil years again, Thai I ill dee[>est penitence •May bless my fellow men. 1 seek those opportunities Diiee bright with golden gleams, Which, tliDughtIcsslv, I flung away I.ike idle sunim -r dre.ain?. I might liave lilteil burdens then, ill those iieghs le.l years; O. 1 might hate liehl some siifl'erer And dried some morud's tears. I might have spoken lovingly Som.' words of hope undclc.-er. And erownetl with jicace and lielpfulne! Some wasted barren year. For iliee, my soul is thirsting now, I'Tleriial fount ofvoiith; .My bloodless lips would (jnatT again ()f inniK-cnee and truth. Those buried hopes of youthful days So fraught with joy and love. 1 long to resurrect mice more As blessings from aliove. l>. years of Time, roll back to me . Ill ihy relentless flight. And i lius dis',>el llie Ihiek’ning gloom Ofiny eternal niglu. O. sainted mother, let me feel Thv touch upon my brow, Come, Idl me, O ile[>arled one. What more thou kiiowcsl now. Thau when, knelt at thy dear feet .And lisjied a name on high. •Art thou still plca-liug for iliy child From voiider weeping sky? O, ask tfmt time shall cease its years, Till 1 shall le.arn to he A worthy ami a heliiful son To all Imiuaiiity. ANSWER TO BRO. J. R. HANSON’S LETTER. Di-tar liDiTftR;—We read i^i the Bible where the angel came down and troubled the water. If you will allow me space, I will trouble the many readers again. I have just returned Irom Col{|uit, (la., where I attended the state convention, and am glad to know that the i'rcc Will Ba[)iist are making such progress in that county. 1 want to extend my hearty thanks to the good people of that cemmunity for the hospi tality shown me, while in their midst. I have thought so tnany times of the good brethren, that I meet from other places. Well, I hope we will all meet again some sweet day, if not on earth, in the final judgment. Brethren, we ought to take more inter est in these conventions, they are a good thing to get us together, and exchange ideas. How is the best way to carry out the plan of salvation, for the good ()f the F. W. B. cause? I noticed a letter in the Baptist from Bro. J. R. Hanson of Macon, Ga., con cerning paying preachers. 1 think the good brother has made a mistake. lie seemed to take the stand that it was not right to pay preachers, and the tlible says those that are not for me areagaiust me; so you sec he makes it a sin. We think it is wrong to write or publish such letters as this, though wc all make mistakes some times. My dear broth er. it seems from your writing that you think that God will hand down from heaven such things as man needs for the mantaincnce of the body. While I am opposed to pay ing preachers such a salary that it would cause him to live above lus people, though my dear brother, you must remember, that if he goes off ami preaches, that it takes time, also money to pay rail road faro, and board bills on his trip. Remember, it takes six days for you to make a living, and it takes the same lor the preacher to live, and I besides, when you go to hear a man preach, you want him to know something, and it takes some time to study the word of God so as to delivtr it inteligently, so that it may have the proper fffect. Re member brother, God pays m mysterious w’ays. Heputs it in the beans of those to give to the ministry, and they arc fully repaid by so doing. So you see that it is God that dors the paying. Some people live stingy, and never give anything to a good cause, and are contin ually having bad luck. We see another brother wiih ad joining farm, who always gives to every good cause, who has just as much, gets along just as well, and en joys this life much better, be- cau.se it gives a sweet hap piness that the stingy man does not get. Paul says in Timothy, that they that preach the gospel, shall live of the gospel, so you see how these things come about. 1 II state, that the writer has spent good many more dollars to go and preach than he has ever received, of of the people. Let us not write or publish such, as it is not good for the cause. Let us be of one mind, and press forward and upward for the cause. Your Bro. for the F. W. B. cause. W. C. POWDY. Florence, Ala, CHILDRENS DAY. Dear Lditor:—Please allow me space to announce the happy childrens’ day, at Lit tle Creek Church, the first Sunday. I think the school is greatly benefited. The more wc do for the Master, the better we feel, and if so, wc ought to let every day ol our lives be sjicnL in the Master’s cause He hasn’t given us a hard work to do, ind he says, “came unto mo all yc that labor anti are heavy ladcned, and I will give you rest.’’ “Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for 1 am meek and lowly in heart, and yc shall find rest'unto your souls, for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’’ He says, he has not laid on us a lieavyburden and when we look about us, and see the many blessings, that are daily bestowed upon ns. Let us do the things that would be pleasing in his sight. What is that? It is to take his written, aul read it, and to love him with all our hearts, with all e>ursouls, and with all our minds, and love one another. In Sunday School is 1 he place to leani of him, if we take the proper interest. Opening song, Lord have we heard the call ing. Pra3’er by Prof. Geo. W. IVescott; Responsivereading; Song, “Like a shepherd lead us,’’ by school; Recitation, tireeting,by Holton Edwards; Recitation, Roses, by Maggie Smith, Kay Smith, and .Annie Lee Edwards; Song, No. in hymn book; Recitation, by Margaret Forest, Temper ance; Recitation, 23 Psalm, by Lottie Barber; Song, S-tin hymn book; Recitation, by May Stocks; Recitation, by Jtrue communion ofheart with B-‘nnett Phillip?, Temperance; Recitation, by class, The Bi ble; Recitation, by Mary Holton; Recitation, by Alonzo McLawhon; Recitation, ‘ Je sus,’’ by the class; “The Har vest Time,’’ by the class; Recitation, by Sam Worth ington, '’Samuel;” Recitation, by Jim Worthingf.on, “Tim othj ;” Song, “Bring them in, by classy Recitation, BThe risen Lord,” by ^[a^tha Mc- Lawhon; Recitation, by Lena Stocks. After service, Eld. R. f. Corbett preached the ded icatory sermon, which w’as very interesting. Let us all work faithlullv for the Mas ter. By the Suprentendent, W..H. Smith. SOME THOUGHTS. “The latest testimony to the fact that riches do not bring happiness comes from the lips of a member of per haps the richest family on earth. Baron Alphonse De Rothschild when recently asked for his views on hap piness—whether be thought that riches led to happiness, plie^: ‘Ah, no!’ answered the millionaire, sadly and slowly, ‘that would be too glorious! Happiness is some thing totally different. I sup pose,’ he added, rtflcctively, ‘some ad vintages do attach to money, or people would not give then.selves so much trouble to gain it; but, believe me, the tiue*t source ofha[>- pioess is—work?’ ” “One day Carlyle suddenly stopped at a street crossing and, stooping, picked up semetliing out of the mud, even at the risk of beingkiiock- ed down and run over by passing vehicles. With his bare hands he gently rulibed the mud from it. He then took it to the pavement and laid it down on a clean spot the curbstone. “That,” said the old man in a tone of tenderness he rarely used, “is only’a crust of bread. Yeti was taught by tny mother never to waste anyt'ning, above all, bread, more pre cious than gt>ld. I atn sure that the little sparreiws or a hungry dog will get nourish ment from this bit of bread.” When lyongfellow was well along in years, his head as Iiite as snow, an ardent admirer asked him one day how it was that he was able to keep so vigorous and write so bcmit'ifully. Pointing to a blossoming apple tree near by, the jioet replied; “That apple tree is very oKl, but I never saw prettier blossoms upon it than those which it now bears. The tree grows a little new wood every year, and I supposeit is out of that new wood that those blos soms come. Like the apple tree, I try to grow a little new wood each year.” And what Longfellow did we all ought to do. Weeannot stop the flight ol tinu; we cannot head off' the one event that bappeneth to all; but we can keep on “growingnew wood,” and in that way keep (»n blos soming until the end.—Select ed. Thejoy that comes from a another is pctbaps one of the purest and greatest in the w’orld, but its function is not exhausucl by merely giving pleasure. Though we may not be conscious of it. there is a deeper purpose in it, an ed ucation in the highest arts ol living. We may be enticed by the pleasure it affortls, but its greatest good is got by the way. liven intellectually it means the opening of a door into the mystery (.flife Only love understands after all. It gives insight. We cannot truly know anything without sympathy, witoutgettingout of self and entering into oth ers. A man cannot be a true naturalist, and observe the way s of birds and insects ac curately, unless he can watch long and lovingly. We can never know children, unless we love them. Marty of the chambers of the house of life are forever locked to us, until love gives us the key.—Hugh Black, in “Friendship.” CHURCH ORGANIZED. Efar Editori-H you will allow me S|)ace in your paper I would like to say a few words to the readers of your papvr. I enjoy reading the many letters from all. On July 1st I organized a Free Will Baptist church in the north west corner of Jef ferson county. This churc’n is in almost a settlement ol Ga. people. Elds. Alex Sand ers from Lynn City, Ala., and Buck Hammon, from Doria, Ala , preached go'd sermons. xt, Exodus 2.9, “Take this child and nurse it lor me.” The congregation was large, and the Holy Spirit was in the midst. The name of the chur€h is Chiistian Hill, and the writer was called for pastor the ensueing year. Brethren and sisters, pray for us. This is a good location, and there is room for many F. W. B, here. If any one desires to come, write me for further information. I want to ask a (piestion for information. We notice in llabakkuk, 3: 3 that God cfimc from “Teman,” and where is Tcmnn today, and where was Teman? This scripture has bothered me more than any I ever stud- died. May God bless the Ed itor and reiiders. Yours in Christ, F. R. Skelton. Littleton, Ala. FAMILY WORSHIP. Perhaps there is nothing more neglccteil in the home than family worship. How many homes there are in the Brotherhood in which both husband and wife are mem bers of the church, rearing up a family, and yet their chil dren know nothing about family worship. My dear fellow-workers, is this train ing the child in the way he should go? There is nothing of more importance than the training of our children for the service of Christ. Is it voiir home, my brother, my sister, in which this altar of worship has not yet been erected? If it is, do not put it off'any longer, but begin I now, and your home will lever be blessed. When the labors of the day- are done, and father, mother and children gather around the fireside, there is nothing more sacred and helpful than to read a chapter from the blessed Bible, each member of the family sharing, in thi: feast and sw’cet communion with Jesus Christ. Every Christian parent should teach the children to know’ Christ and that he lias promised the Holy Spirit to Icad'those who will be led; to thank him for past blessings, and to pray for !)is guardian angels to keep us from harm and dan ger during the silent hours of the night. Some people say they’ can not pray as they would like to; but how ready' we are to excusfe ourselves, even before we try to do anything. Paul says,, “I'rcsent your bodies a living sacrifice” (Rom. 12: 1); also, “Pray w ithout ceasing,” and yet many of our children have never heard their parents offer one prayer to God. Fathers, mothers, who is to blame?—By W. J. Payne, in Gospel Messenger. GEORGIA UNION. The Georgia Unioo Associa tion of the United Free Will Baptist, met with Midway church Friday night before the 3rd Sunday in June. Saturday at eleven o’clock the introductory was preach ed by liUl. E. W. Wright, and closed by W. H. Holmes— Text: Matt. 10: 1(5. After preaching, an intermission of two hour was given for re freshments The body reas sembled, the former modera tor was in the chair. The clerk being absent, Bro. W. H. Holmes was appttiiucd clcik pro icm. Call for the corresponding letters from the churches that compose the union meeting. Received letters from five churches, and two which fail ed to write a letter, were re ceived and delegates seated. Love Chapel—Bro. J. R. Yarn and L. Briilgers; Double Branch—C. A. Dunaway and G. Bran; Bay Springs—W. T. Johnson; Free Will Union—G. T. Boankley, E. W. Barker andH. V. J. Ethridge; Pleas ant Hill—C. II, Hobbs, L. McGlamery and R. M. Mc- ('damery. Ministers Present—S J No bles, E, W. Wright, W. II. Holmes, W. T. Johnson, G. W. Copper. H. V, f. Ethridge, W. C. Jones and D, Arnette. 1 he botly was organized by electing W. IIolm'’s modera tor, and E. W. Wright, assist ant; C. A. Dunaway, clerk. On motion, the moderator appoint all committees. On Devon—J. R. Martin, T. F- lycmonds and E. W, Bar ber. On Resolutions-W. C. Jones, S, J. Nobles, H. V.J. Ethridge and W. W Pottle. On motion, call for the re- port ol committees. On prca-.’hing: Weyourcom- mittee beg leave to submit the following report: To night, W. C. Jones preach and H. V. J. Ethridge close. To morrow at 11 o’clock, W. II Holmes preach and IL W. Wright close. By the Committee. On Rcsol’Uions—We, your c immittee on resolutions beg Dave to submit the following report: We recommend that this body or meeting appoint its own lime and place of holding its meetings. We recommend that the time be set for the month of July, commencing Friday at 11 o'clock. We recommend that the association give us space to record our time and place in the miuntes of the assreia- tion. We recommend that the clerk send the proceedings of this union meeting to the Baptist for publication. Respecfully, your Committee. The stand was filled Friday by W. C. Jones—Text: lasiah 10; 1. Sunday at 11 o’clock, W. II. Holms preached and E. W, Wright closed. Text: Psalms 3 k 1. On motion, we meet with Bcllview church. Friday be- foi’c the third Sundad in July, 1907. On motion. Eld. B. F. Holmes preach the introduc tory sermon. On motion, we extend our thanks to this community for their hospitality shown us. On motion we close to meet with Bcllview church, com mencing before the third Sun day in July, 1907. Hymn, “Praise God from w'honi ail blessings flow.” W. II. IIoi.MES, Mod; C. A. Dd.naw.vv, Clerk. COME TO THE RESCUE. Dear Brethren’:—In reply to your many letters of in quiry and sympathy, I take this means of answering you. Mrs. St. Claire, on the whole is no better, she lingers, she cats'nothing, we are trying to keep her up on predigested licjuid food. Her mind is almost gone* She seldom knows any of us, and she has ceasetl to calf lor her children. The doctors now think that if I could place her in a hos- dital, she would get well in mind and body; but alas, I have not the means, and can not get the mo;:cy to take her. There arc some free hospitals in Ga. but all hove refused to lake heron account of her mind being affected. I have a day nurse hired, hut I sit up night alter night, and watch over her, crying unto the Father and the Lord Jesus for aid. I am so grate ful to those who have come to my assistance. What lias been sent has been paid on our expenses for June. I atn today out of debt. I have received so far, $.33 00. God will bless the givers, I have paid it all out. Brethren, pray for us. She cannot en dure much longer. My little Ruth is sick too at another house. Surely the hantl of the Lord is heavy upon me, but “though he slay me, yet will I trust him.” He will not desert me lixcusc me dearly beloved, for not an swering your letters. I am worn out. God bless you all. Pray for your unworthy servant. StClaire. P. S.—The doctors say I must take her to the hospital soon, or it will be too late, but alas, this adds to mv sorrow, for I cannot do it without means. CP
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