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VOL. X.
Communictions.
Roanoke, Ala., Dec. 7, 1859.
Brother Editors — 1 wish the brethren in gen
eral would quit striving* about words that do not
profit them nor us, for they all mean the same
thing at last, only a different way of expressing
themselves. I have- been made to fear that some
of them we.ee striving for the master in their wri
t’ng, for to make big I; but I have not so learned
Christ, for I have had a seat in the church, though
unworthy, near 31 years, and I must say that in
my Christian walk I get less, for when I would do
good evil is present with me, and not one thing
can I do, but I can see the corruption of my sinful
nature in the same, and when the brethren are
ta’king or writing of the watfarein them it cor
responds with my own, and seems to revive me to
think that the brethren and I all meet with the
game trials, for all that would live godly in Christ
Jesus shall suffer persecution, and through great
tribulations must we enter the Kmgdom. I would
be glad to,see many of the preaching brethren vis
iting the churches from home ; traveling with daily
appointments. Dear brethren, I am nothing but
a poor sinner at best, but 1 can say with the Poet,
“I love,.Christians they be,
But often I fear they cannot love oh.”
Though unworthy as I am I met with brother
Emanuel Britton Wednesday night of the 23rd of
November last, in a routine of appointments at
Brother Foster’s, in Chambers county, Ala., near
Fredonia. Thursday the 24ih went to Sharon
Church, the congregation here was small, the ap
pointment was not generally known ; we took din
ner that day with Brother G. Finley ; went that
evening to brother Win. Johnston’s where Brother
Br tton celebrated the sites of Matrimony between
John Anglin and Julia Ann Johnston, daughter of
Brother Johnston, we spent the remainder of the
night wiih old Brother Willingham and family. —
Friday the 25th we went to Opelika, Macon coun
ty, Ala., we stayed with Brother White in that
place. Saturday mornisg the 26th, we went to
Mount Olive Church, here we met Eld. Mitchell
that took the balance of the tour wi h us. Preach
incr to-uav by Eld. Britton, closed by Eld. Mitchell.
Sunday the 27th, preaching to day by Eld’s. Brit
ton and Mitchell, and I hope to good effect; I think
ire all got forty days feast. Many young people*
flUme up wishing to be remembered as poor sinners;
stayed that night with Brother John Henson.—
Monday morning the 28th, myself in company with
Mother Britton nd Mitchell proceeded to Thom-
DEVOTED TO THE SERVICE OF THE OLD SCHOOL BAPTISTS.
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COVINGTON, NEWTON CO* GA., JAN- 1, 1860.
son School House; preaching by Eiders Britton
and Mitchell to an orderly and attentive congrega
tion ; we dined with Squire Hargrove, a Missionary
Baptist, lie and Lis family treated us kindly, they
appeared to endorse the doctrine preached by the
brethren, after which we left and went to Bro.
Thomson’s; preaching tonight by Eld. Mitchell,
closed by Brother Britton to an attentive congre
gation. Tuesday the 29th, we went to Providence
Church, thei;e Elders Mitchell and Britton both
preached. The prospects here seem to be flatter
ing for a revival; the people seem to be alive to
their duty. Some young ladies walked 4 or 5
miles to meeting here, I must think that the Lord
is with his people at this place. We took dinner
with a young Brother and Sister, whose name now
slips n y mind, they appear to have just joined the
the church and alive to their duty. We left and
went to old Brother Parker’s at night, where we
met a good congregation, after preaching by the
the brethren, some young people told the dealings
of the Lord with them ; there was a Methodist lady
desired to talk, and after expressing her feelings
appeared greatly relieved, she surely is a Christian,
though her husband is a Roman Catholic; I hope
he will not prevent her from uniting with the
church. Wednesday the 30th, we went to Fuller’s
School House, we met with Brother Darden, he al
- eonthiU'fed with &*.- X--<ic■ i n i*jr Slu’a.
Mitchell and Britton to a fine orderly congregation,
the people seemed to receive the word preached
with gladness, we stayed that night with Brother
Pickard. Thursday December the Ist, we went
to Mount Gilead Church, not many here, but or
derly and attentive. Some young people wished
to be remembered, not only here but when we got
home. We stayed with Brother J. F. Sharp.—
Brother Sharp was violently attacked with the grav
el, we thought he would not live until day, but I
thank God he became easy, and rested the lat ©:•
part of the uight. Friday the 2nd, it being rest
day the Methodists opened their doors and request
ed at a church called Bethel, preaching by the
brethren. Brother Mitchell preached a doctrinal j
discourse, brother Britton closed by exhortation
some of their members said the doctrine preached
by tlie brethren was what they believed. We stay
ed that night with brother J. Relerford. Saturday the
3 and, went to Hopeful Church, here we met with
Eld. Ponter, the Pastor of this church. Preaching
to-day by Brother Brkfaon, closed by Brother Mitch
ell, after which time the church set in conference,
received by experience a young lady by the name
of Mary Hudson, received two old soldiers pn con
fession of faith, 1 rcollect as the hand was given,
one of. then) said thank God I have got home again.
We stayed that night with the Brethren, myself
and Bro. Durden and Brother Mitchell stayed with
a Brother Baker.
Sunday the 4th, met at the water, baptism was
administered by brother Britton. It was a pleasant
scene. Preaching to-day by Bro. Mitchell,followed
by brother Britten. We took dinner with a broth
er,! have forgotten bis name, where there were two
young men I don’t want to forget, I think the good
Lord is instructing them as Jacob of Old, and may
they be brought through more than conqueror
through Jesus Christ, is my sincere desire. We
then parted with Brother Durden, the appointments
being brought to a close, we all were on our return
home ; we got that night to brother E i Stroud’s
Monday the sth, we parted with our beloved broth
er Mitchell, myself and Brother Britton move!
homeward through the rain ; we eat dinner with
Brother Meadors, and stayed the night with Mrs.
Barrow, a widow lady ; this family treated us very
kindly.
Tuesday the 6th, we found on our w 7 ay some dif
ficulties of a bridge being washed away, but thank
God we crossed unhurt wiih our lives. At 1 o’clock
myself and brother Britton parted, each one of us
being bound to our own places of abode. At 4
o’clock I arrived at rny residence, and found all
! well, I could not help from saying the Lyrd is good.
’ and a strong Gold to them tfjat put CTieiY trust in
Him. Brethren, I can say to you all that this lit
tie tour was more satisfaction to me than any two
weeks I have ever spent in rav life, though my
friends have promoted me and put me in high
company ; I can say to the Brethren in general
that the satisfaction is greater than all. Well might
David say, that one day in the house of the Lord
is bitter than a thousand in the tents of wicked
ness, I herewith say to the brethren and friends,
in all our travels, I have not forgot their kind treat
rnei.t to us, and those young jriends that appeared
so deeply concerned, may God grant to lead them
and instruct them as he did Jacob of Old. I sus
pect the wildernsss of sin that you find is some
what like the wilderness that the Oid Patriarch
was in, and may you be brought safe through to
the mount of deliverance, is the sincere prayer of
your old friend. Brethren, some of the rest of you
go with your preachers, don’t take my word for it,
for it is cheering to me to see the brethren with
the preachers. I love to meet with and hear them
talk. Brethren pardon me for this long letter.—
Please look over bad spelling and disconnected,
sentences, for it is the best I can do.
I remain your unworthy Brother,
JOHN HENDRICK.
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