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Uailf.ira J 17 07 I FREE WILL APTISI | S 4^40ReAN OF** The Free Will Baptist Church, ^ NOKi n AND SOUTH ’ Published Weekly ♦ ♦by THt4^ : FREE Will BAPTIST PUB. CD | The Free MTll Baptist. "LET IIROTHERLY LOVE CONTIXVE" Vol. 25. Ayden, N. C., Wednesday, May 22, 1907. No. 38. lUBfiCRlPTlON ? 0««V««rl« A4vMic«. I Sis noaths, 80* f CIRCULATION, 2,700. | All Kliula ol Job Work ' Neatly ExeciiUHl at This Omco. WORK DONS ON SHORT NOTICB. OFFlCEltS. W. R.SiWYeK, Prcsidcut, -Merritt, N. C, * E, B, Dail, Vice I’rc#., Kenston, T. M. Bakpiei-I), Trca#., Ayden, " K. T. FniLi-iP«, Secretary, Ayden, “ BOARD OF MANAGERS. Walteb Bakfikld, E. ». C«AFT, A. T. Dawso.y, Eld. F. McLawjion, Luke McLawhon, G. W. Dail, Bld. P. T. Lucas, T. [. Sawyer, Ayden, N. C, Rountree, “ Institute, “ Wiuterville, “ Ayden, " Ayden, “ Luctima, “ Mcnitt, “ OUU AGENm EH. T: W. Sewell, Heunfort, J. S. Roberson, Cove, A. S. Bason, Eureka, E!d. C. S Cliurcliill, Kculy, EM. U. W. Tippett, Eatmon. Eld L T. Phillips, Sdina, W. K Sawvcr, Mcrnit, Eld. H Cuiiiiinshani.Deei) Knn, Eld. A. B, Ron; Eld- P. T. Lucas, Geo. W. Dull, Eld J. K. kiitUa, J, W. Swnin, W. T. Kilby, l.ucatua, Aydeu, Springbope, Jerry, Keiily, Eld.E. A.VV.HuskethCrctdnioor.^ Eld. G. C. Vause, “ Eld. \V. B. Avery, Eld. K. I. Corbett, Eld. C. C. King, Eld.C, A, Jackson, Eld. R.C. Jackson, Eld. W. M. Howell, Pinkney, L.J, Potter, Kenansvi Eld. J. T. Bundy, Saratoga, Eld. J.F. Hill, LaOrniigc, Eld. J. W. AlTurd. ” ' Eld T. P. Widlaci H R.Jones, C. O. AroiMronfr, D. A. Windham, D. H. Htster, K, K. Builry, Kill J- H. Sasser, Wildwuu Dniliuin. Clidton, Ke ly, Alvin, Wilson Columbia, Saratogo, Blailcnburf Foiitii.iin. Kcnly. K. EM. I'. McLawhun, Greenville, K. 2, Bill. W. P. G.uise, Scianli.n, 8. B, Norton, I’nnbar, Kill S. L. Boiljford, Grreleyvil Bld.J. E. Kiclil.onrg. iMiieslou, Luther Bodilord, lircele.t'i C. . TrTibIwUs, Eld. H. L. StClaire, Bid. W.C. Jones. E^.J, A. w;d. Gjn. L. C. Weaver Sr., J, i. DaviH. J.W. Anyltn. jetjrioon p.blepjirn Bill li.W. Cherry, R. J.. Wmilrith. J. VS D. SliiM'l'i'n. Nauiunn Bonin', RillUH ftt'iWri'S, W- C- Austin. Q. W. Hollis. KM. HsH Ui.tiin, Johnson, lulls II .ArF. Conlelc, Baxley, Tazewill. lliUoii Stn., I'ai-fax. SowM'Icbee, ..Maruiiina, Uiithan, Coalville, BagceltsvilbTenp. F.ast l.> nn W. Va Swrrll.iiid. " P.uwtn. 0. T. Fiji. A1,|. LET US FOLLOW THE FOOT-STEl’S OF CHRIST. Town Diroctory. 0IIUHCIIK8. Ifroe Will Baptist, services every 4th Sun- (Isy ttt 11 o’cKs'.k, and at night. Elder K 1. Phillips pasUir. Pniyer meeting every Pn- dsy night. Suuduy uehool ey-iry Sunday morning at ttiHOo'cUKik, Prol. l.kletlen, Bup't. Amphictyou Society meeU every Tuesday night, Missionary Bapl'at Cnurch, •very ind Sunday at 11 o clock a. ui. ouw at night, Rev. 1’ IL King, pastor. Sun day Khool 8;d0 p. m., W. G. Jackson,Supt. M E. Church Soeth, services every 8rd Sunday at 11 o’clock, A. M., and at night. R'6v. StanBeld paalor. Sumlay school at Wdtor. Situvlrty sctpid^ii li) o'clock, A. M., Iv. L Brown. Supt. Ladlui’Auailiary monts every 8rd Sunday ovonlug at 8 o’clock. St. James’ Episcopal church, services every 4th Sunday, eacept mouths contain ing uve Sundays- thou on Ullh Sunday, Rjy. W. B. Cox, Greenville, N. L.. reoUir. Sunday School every Sunday af- ternuon at 8:30 o’clock, E. U. Cox, Sup t, LODGES. A. P. A M., raeots every first and third Tbursdeys, H. W. Smith, W- M. I O O P. meels every Monday night at 8 o’clock. Dare Lodge ot Koliekah meets every Friday night at 8 o clock. 'Fiiffir Cpmniissiopers day niaM in every Miyof, H- W. SimiU. Djork. Ayaun Laud Company «iFv” * business and dwelling lots at rcasimable pric«i ..a Knuj. postomoe AildreBsas. Kill. K. T. rhillips. Treas. Home iiml roreit’ii Mission Sivcictios Aytlcn, N. C., to whom all money lor Missions shouhl be sent. I'Ul. Thos. Iv. IViloii.Trcas.dcn tf.p CMnjciTniT ttJI'l Uiltication SQpiety, IjJ. L'., tfl whom all mon- Tv lor t'-oneral Conference .and Hdncr)tioD should he sent. Ivld. W. J. Carrier, Treasurer Ohio 1‘ice Will Baptist State Con- ▼pptum, to whom all money fo the work of the Convention should be Kent. Bid. y. !'• StClaire, Nation.al Byanj'cUst, Ivdison, Oa. Uia. W- U- f^ational BvaupelUt. Clinton, N. C. llki S. II. Norman, JlUl I'avette St.. Charleston. W. Va Bid, H. F. Wojian. National FvanRclist, Ilismarck. N. l>. lild\ L>cU Upton, National EvanirclUt. Waterloo, W. Va. ' B\ E. I>ail, Treas. Free Will H.ap- flst Theological Seminary, Win UrvUlfi N. C, How ins.ignfl'icant are oiii trials and sufTeriogs, here, when compared with the pain, suffering, and indigni ties that Christ endured for UF.! He humbled himself, that we might become exalted, he became poor that we might be made rich, he was wound ed tliat we might be healed, be drained the cup of wrath, that we might drink of the water ol salvation. He died the shameful and excruciating dentil on the cross, that we might live and reign with him forever. For herewith were ve called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that weshould follow in his steps who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth. Who, hen he was reviled he re viled not again, and when he tiered he threatened not, but committed himself, to him that jiulgeth righteously. What shame he endiircd in our hehnli! See him arrayed in purple, the reed of scorn in his hand, the crown of tliorns on his head, and llie cross of infamy oiihisback! Ilegrows faint beneath his fmrden, and his murderers fearing, lest his woes should pass endurance before their cruel thirst for lihiod could be satisfied, com- pelhd Simon to carry one end of the cross. Thus, they moved on to thesummit of Calvary They lay it*iipon the grouud :inl stretch the Son of Cod upon it, n.all his hands ami feet to the wood, ati.l it is reared on high with its bleed ing victim, and tlure he hangs liefore the woild suf service* fej-jug the tiiost excruciating death imaginable. All the prings of consolations are sealed to the glorious sufferer and he finds no comfort in his extrcEiity. From below bursts forth upon him the treams of hellish rnge, while from above justice pours down a cataract of wrath overwhelming his soul with agony. lie felt the hidings ol his Father’s face, and cried, ‘My God, my God. why hast thou forsaken me?” At last man’s rcconcilliation with God has been i fleeted, but what a feaiful cos'! We can never rei^ay this debt we owe to Christ, blit we can show* our gratitude and affection by living as near like him ns possible. Let us therefore cleanse ourselves from all filthiness, and from all man ner of polution of the flesh, perfecting holinciS in the fear of God. Our conversation should rotpe up to the requir- ment of God (orgelling the things that are behind, we should ever be pressing for ward to the things that are before, for we know’ not yet what \YC shall be. but there i$ oi.e thing we do know, if we live according to his com mands, when he shall appear we shall be like liim, then and not until then, we shall be snli^fi^‘d \\'e must do our I'ailiei’s wt'd while tlu- il.‘i_ lasts- Wc must abstain from fleshly lusts, that war against the soul keeping in mind, that they that are Christs have cuicified the flesh with the aflections and lusts. How cheering to know that Jesus who loved useveti unto death, is the pilot of our perilous voyage through lift! He rules the wind and the waves, and they cease at his will. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind isstayed on thee, because be trusteth in thee Follow after Christ, and do whatsoever he bath com- manded and thou sbalt find rest unto your souls. Eunice Johnson. New VAoa, S. C. SCIOTOVILLF, OHIO, NEWS. Dear Baptist:—The most welcome visitor at our home the dear old Baptist, es pecially so since we have been down South and have become acquainted with all the dear brethren. We always look forward to Friday evening when we will hear from all onr loved ones through the (Taper. But O if the breth ren would only quit this ever lasting spatting with each other on differentsnbjectsand write on religion. Let ns live right with God, then we will not be looking for sonietliing to debate on so much. Some on ba[Ttism, some on denomi nation, some on who knows the greatest nnnihcr of lan guages, some oil one thing and some on another, and a few on Christ. Brothers and sisteis, let ns resolve from now on to live for Christ,and then those little things will not make any difference with us. I have just received a letter from Bro. W. A. Poole of Tcnn. He writes the good news of the temperance wave Sweeping still a little farther. The little town where he lives has had a very hard fight with the foej but jiraise Ips Ifoly iiAtne on high, who docth all things well, the good people of God came out with flying colors and Jack- son. Teiiii. shall go free trom the demon alcohol. It is good news indeed to know that the glorious old temper ance banner is slowly, but steadily unfolding and spread ing over our nation, and if evei Christians can be brought to see that it is on theai that the responsibility rests, and that they positively must voteaslhty pray, then, and not until then will we have a temperance land. 0 fora few thousand men, such as Bro. for baptism) quite a number reclaimed and the church glo riously revived. Although we deeply deplore the loss of Bro. Turner in our own beloved denomination, we feel that the M. E. church has done a great work towards the up building of her denomination, ia whatsoever locality Bro. Turner is placed, for he is a power in a pulpit and anhon» or to any denomination. So dear brethren, let us say no more about our loss, but pray God’s blessings on Bro Turner and his work, for after all, are we not all striv ing for the same dear heaven, and when wc get there all the redeemed who meet around the throne, will know noth ing about wbat denomina tion we came through. Neith er will we care; for all who are glorified, will come up with a glorious shout. “As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness. I will he satisfied, when I awake with thy likeners.” Your loving sister, Lai’R.\ Hohstettkr, Sciotvillo, Obio. EXPLAINS HIHSELF. Dear Bro, Phillips:—As it seems that mjself and some other brethren, have been (ilaced in an improper light before the reader.*? of our be loved jTa(Ter, I would like to he admitted to your columns again. It seems tb.', beoautte, I with some other brethren, have opposed ha|)iisni as a condition of pardon, or a means of our introduction into Christ, that some have concluded that we oppose baptism altogether. With myself at least this idea is enr tirely incorrect. No one can be a baptist without believ ing in baptism, that is the burial of a believer in water. While all baptist believe this, there is quite a difference among baptist as to the de sign ol baptism, and in the articles that I have written on the subject ol baptism, the theme has been all together the design, and not as to whether baptism was a com mand or a duty. To my mind there could he no greater ab surdity that to speak of the uonesseiitifils of the Bible. When John says, 21: 25, that even the world could not con tain the Books that should he written, and to think that something of no importance education, and ministerial support. Tb'-re is no such a thing as beipg unified in Christ outside of his word. Now brethren, you will not see anything more from me on this subject, unless I take a notion to write, and our kind and polite Editor will publish it. 1h.i> James Kenedy. WORKING FOR CHRIST. Editor: —Please al space for the first Poole to work in the temper- would be ret.'Mncif iittbcsmall Biothcr.s, why is! volume into which ihe word ance cause it you can not see your duty, and get to woik, or for mer cy .sake if you do not intend to down this demon, put it into the sisters’ hands, just give us the (lOwer ami see if wc do not swec() riiiiioffthe face of the earth. Yes, to be sure 1 hear you men laugh, but just try us once and if we do not do as we promise, then silence as again, for my part ] should h.c ashamed of our dear sisters, if they did no better in the cause than our brothcisaie doing; so there now.inongh on this subject. Bro. J. M. Turner of Suiter, Ohio, has just closed a glori ous revival at Scott Town, of God is condensed. 1 know that our Christian brethren taught bajitism as a coiidi ijon of pardon or that with out bajTt'ism there is no re mission of sins. I knew the .Vdveiit brethren, tangh the same. 1 knew the Latterday Saints taught the same, hut 1 did not know until of late that any F. W. B so taught To my brethren, who so be lieve, I must kindly beg to be excused and desire to go on record, ns an ardent support Dear low me time I have ever written. 1 am a preacher of F. W. B. church of Christ, though not a denominational crank, nor a money shark either, but a poor man plowing for ray living, laboring, working with my own hands, that I may have and to spare. I have been trying to preach for six years, and have receiv ed $5 55, but thank God, he has said that he never would leave nor forsake his own. T remember when .at an asso ciation in the fall of 19''lfi I preached a sermon on the duties of preachers and their obligations to God, ami a brother told me that after I left the association that 1 was criticised, which was al right with me, as a Christian must get very little before he can get very large. If they had seen that my argument was not right, they ought to havcilealt in briitherly Iom with me, thongli i have no apclogtes to make unless the brethren condemn me by the Bible. VVe arc taught that the love of money is the root of all evil. Be sure if the root is in the heart the branches will sprout occasionaly. The Lord said, “Pay tribute to whom tribute is due and cus tom to whom custom isi’ue.’ If man is a fraud, then God will let him suffer, for God says, “Consider the lillies of the field, they toil not neither do they spin, yet Solomon in all his glory was not arraved like one of these.” If I cm- (doy a man to ■work on my farm, if he does as I bid him I will surely pay him, but if he doesnt, I don’t need him any longer. So, brethren, if ^iod gives us a job, in his field he says he will give us what right. Are w’C satisfied with what is right, or are we doubting bis promise, or his ability? In my o(Tinioti there is sometiiig wrong when we as preachers, begin to grum ble, for fear that wc will suf fer. “Perfect love castclh out all fear, oh, ye, of little faith.” Brethren, the root of the trouble is, vse like to work for the Lord, provided he will give us a “Boss” job, and WORKING FOR GOD AGAIN. turn the business over to us. I think Itro. L. T Philli()s is in line with the Bible In the F. W. B. of .\pr. 5 the good brother Phillips wrote my sentiments better than Icotild have written them. I don’t wish to mislead any one, but want al! jTeopleevery where to let the Lord lend them, and be as the Lord commands that we should of the drclrincof salvation He said, we should be by grace through faith made even as he and the Falh- manifest by strict obedience, cr were one. Brethren, pray to all the Holy Precepts of for me, and read your Bibles, our blessed Master, which in-1 Yowrs in Christ. Ohio, with twiuty-four con- eludes baptism. Lord’s Snp-I \Y. H. Batlev. .versions, (mostly candidates per, foot-washtn nis'-ion^,' Jones Mill, Ala. Dear Bro. Phillips:—! again undertake to write n short piece for the Baptist, to let its many readers know that the Lord has again res tored me to sufficient health to again attend two of iny churches; to wit, Savanna Hill on the third and Kobeits Grove on the first. I went to Savannah Hill on the third Sunday in .\pril, wdierel found the dear brethren and sisters in high spirits, engaged in the good work of the Lord. This is a new church, five miles from my home, with some more than 20 members. It was organized last August after a few days meeting held by myself and Bro A. !B. Peavy. These good peo pie, with the assistance of others have bought asite and built a good house of worship. With the assistance of Bro. Hayward Dixon of the M. E. church, as their Bible teacher, and Bro. Jasper Lee of the Missionary Baptist church, as their clerk.are rtinningagood S. S. something over an aver age school I think I might say. We preached for them on Sun day, and after preaching cele brated the Lord’s Siqiper, and washed each others feet, and about the entire meinbershi() paitook ('i the sacred em blems. M.'iy God ever bIe.^s tliesc good kind hearted jieo pie, and give them virlory in siia ik.'une. On Saturday before the 1st. Sunday in May we filled our aiT|ToinlnKnt nt K o b e r t s Grove, and again on Sunday. This elnireh is about (> miles from my home, and w’as or ganized by our worthy and highly esteemed Nephew, Bro. R. C Jackson some ten years ago. While they had not bad regular preaching on the ac count of my sickness, they had not been unmindful of their duty. I found these dearpeo- ()le heartily engaged in the work ol the Lord. They arc running one of our best S. S. ill the Ca[)c Fear Conference under the class leader ship and Bible instruetioii of Bro Wm. A. Jackson, who is the present Sec. of the Cape I'ear Conference. This dear broth er is truly a blessing to Rob erts Grove and community, especially the dear young peo ple, as he has been their pub lic school teacher for several years, and has a wonderful influence over them for good. It was just animating to hear them answering the((uestions they had learned in their les son hel()s about the story of josejTh in Egypt. May God bless and save the children, am! a(lo)Tt fhein in to his family at a young age. In connection with the S. S work, they have a good mis sionary society, of which they call the roll of members month- Iv, and as each member’s name is called he lays 10 cts on the table, and by this plan they lay by on the first day of the week, their mission money and have it ready to send iq) to the union on I'ri day before every fifth Sunday. This looks like hrioging the tithes into the store house. Wc are expecting the Lord to open the windows of heaven, and pour out upon these peo ple a blessing to the saving, sactifyiug and penticosti g their precious souls before the date of 1907 shall pass away. My next meeting iftbel.orJ is willing, will be at Johnson’s Union on thesecondSaturday and Sunday before. 1 hope to find the church in good order. Yours for souls. Li'nda Lee. Dunn, N. C. SOLOMON'S ADDRESS TO THE YOUNG. Solomon says, “Remember now thy Creator iu the days of thy youth, when the evil lays come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou sbalt say I have no pleasure in them” He alsosays, “In the morning sow thy seed and in the evening withold not thy hand, for thou kuowest not whether shall j)ros()er, either this or th.'if', or whether they shall both be a' ikegToil’ No w flow many of us are going to heed this warning? Sow our seed in the morning, give him our youthful service. Dear friends, it is not only oiirpriv- ilege, hut (»ur imlcsjTensible duty to serve God from the cradle to the grave. («od cre ated us and jilaeed ns here for hisgloiy. It is only through his (lower and never failing inerey that we live and move, and we shouhl love him with oiir whole he.trt, iniiul, soul, and strength, ami serve him with fear ami trembling. We slioiilii not seek this woild’s goods, but lay up our treas ures ill heaven,forwhere your treasures are, there your heart also. We should be strong in the faith, and not yield to evil temptations, or let our minds linger on the perishing objects of this world; butgive all our lime to the service of God. This is the only way for us to obtain real haiipi- ness, but whatever our sorrow may be, we can find peace and comfort in the service of Grd. It is much easier for us to serve (lod, if we begin when we are young, than it is if we wait and resist the spirit til! we have become hardened in sin. and the conscience is al most seared. Every person has some in fluence; if wc are serving Sa tan, we are influencing others to serve him. Weshould live U(>right and lead a righteous life, and use our influence in getting others to do right. Wo should let our light shine, that others seeing onr good orks may be constrained to glorify God. W.iit not till tlu sli.'ulowslengtlun J ill you older grow, Rally now and sing lor jesus I^\a‘ry wliercyou go. 1 will not write lougernow. I hoi)e to see morclelters from the young pe()()lc, C8()ecially those from the old I’almetto Stale. With love to the Bap tist and its many readers. I am yours in His service, Grace Kkki.s. New Zion, S. C. The great g)>|)cl of ilie in carnation is that Jesus Cl rist is thegrent Ivnhancerof eiery- Ihiog. Jtsiis Christ divide? an I sharesonr sorrows and doub les our i«ys.
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