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AUGUSTA. Green Street. Augusta, Ga., Aug. 1. 1888. Dear lira. Scarboro: • No word is dearer to our hearts than that of mother, except God, our Heavenly Father. He who tenderly watches over us; who spares us, who saves us. Him we should love supremely, not through fear but because he first loved us and gave his Son, •lesus Christ, to save us. Next to the love due tins Su¬ preme being is the love we have for our mother. There is no heart so void of feeling that it will not throb at the name of mother. Let the young man wander far away, let him enter the {most de¬ grading dens of iniquity, gamb¬ ling saloons, dram shops; let him he a cast out from society even down in the gutter, and call the name of mother he will stop and reflect a moment, he will remem¬ ber the tender care, the thousand times he lias been pressed to that bosom, the tears and prayers of that tender mother. We wish to say something of our mother church, “The Green Street Baptist church.” About sixtv-two years ago this old moth¬ er of city churches was dedicated to the Lord. Her walls have been seared and burnt, her inte¬ rior has shaken from center to circumference, but then she'stands as the home of all who will enter into her walls. Rev. W. T. Brant¬ ley was her first pastor. Since his day she has had many able preachers to fill her pulpit, and under their preaching many souls have been converted to God. She has grown in influence and strength, and from time to time has seirt her children put to work for the Master and establish churches, until to-day we have four other regularly organized Baptist churches. During this long interval many faithful workers and pastors have passed away and gone to enjoy that rest which remaineth for the people of God. To-day this old mother stands with her doors open, tenderly in¬ viting all who will to enter her sacred walls and worship a com¬ mon Father. Her members are four hundred and eighty. She has received during the year thirty-two by bap¬ tism, twenty by letter, five have been dismissed and some, we trust, taken home to heaven. We have a faithful corps officers consisting of seven dea¬ cons, a clerk, treasurer, four col¬ lectors and two ushers. These brethren can be foiind at their post of duty. They are gentle in manners, pleasant in deportment, firm in faith. The church has a Sunday-school with an average attendance about two hundred and fifty, pre¬ sided over by Bro. F. T. Lockhart assisted by Bro. Oai'tin Hillier. Most of the additions to the church have been Sabbath-sehool schol- ivrs. Besides our Sabbath services, morning and evening, we have a mid week meeting, which is usu¬ ally well attended and much en joyed. We have also two other meetings worthy of notice. One a weekly prayer meeting for young men held Friday night, for the purpose 01 improving, giving them strenght and courage to work for the Master. The other, a meeting once a month to train young converts. Some of our good sisters have charge of this work; end we consider both THE BAPTIST REPORTER: AUG. 15. these services very important, for without training and culture we we cannot expect any Christian growth and usefulness. In conclusion will you allow us a word about our pastor, Dr. Lan sing Burrows, who has been with us move than four years? lle came here a stranger to most of us to be tried. He has been tried, we have been thrown with him in public and private, under various circumstances, in marrying our children, in visiting our sick, bur¬ ying our dead, conducting our prayer meetings; preaching from our pulpit, and he is easy in the discharge of his various duties. He is apt to teach, full of faith and love. We love him as a faith¬ ful pastor, an earnest preacher and a devoted Christian. Yours in Christ, R. B. W. From Bro. Black’s Field. Deat Bro. Scarboro: It has been so long since I wrote any thing to you 1 reckon you begin to think that I have forgotten how to write. The Reporter comes regular to my house, and is an ever appre¬ ciated visitor. The only objection is it does not come often enough. I long to see the day when it will be a weekly visitor. I guess my subscription is nearly out. I will remit in a few days for fear it will run out.. I want the paper and rvould rejoice to know that it visited every Baptist family in Georgia. Brethren it is our pa¬ per and we should help support it; hold up and cheer the editor in this laborious yet laudable un¬ dertaking. Bro. S., I am just home horn Bethel, where I ieel like the good Lord met us in power. Two re- eeived tor baptism, two restored to (he lellowship and the church greatly revived. This church has been greatly confused and agita- ted over receiving members from Hardshell churches into its fellow- ship, lwehe months ago, in an unguarded moment, the church received one, and it lias been wars upon wars ever since and at times 1 thought the church would go to pieces, but thanks to our God all the troubles are settled and .. buried, , . the , . church , clear , ol , ’ confusion „ . and TT Hardshell , , „ doctrine , , . or influence, and , moving . on, ’ we trust, ’ 111 the right direction, ,. t here . great . . is rejoicing in the church at the return , ol ,. peace. Mt. , rj Pleas- ... ant , church , , is . . trust, , . moving on, ' we gathering ,, . sheaves , tor „ the Master. „ r , One bright, ’ noble voung man - 0 a\\aitin . . , . 0 >ap ism. Liberty church » moving for- ward in the midst ot a revival. Fiveawaitmg .... baptism. T Bro. . b, „ m 1882 I began to preach r at this place, , where , T Liberty , church . , now There was no church there then, but said to be one ol the worst places in Appling county. After the constitution of the church there was a continual ingathering lor about three years and there were times when I thought it injudi- cious to open the doors of t he church, and consequence of the three years revival there was a goodly number of converted ma- terial received into its fellowship. For the next two years the church was in the midst of confusion and trouble, but the cross has been, I think, removed and the pure gold shining forth in God’s love and the church is marching for- ward in the Master's cause. Mt. Zion church is steadily marching forward. There has * jee na S rea ^ man y additions to this chinch since last Deceinbei. ihere a) e fine Sunday -schools * n 0' ese churches except Betli- e ^' an( ^ ^ 10- '*• Robeison has a fine sin S in S class now in opera¬ ^ on ‘ I will now in conclusion ask one question. Please, you or some of the readers of the Report- i-:k, answ er: Can a regular Bap¬ tist or Missionary church receive members into its fellowship witli- out baptism? in other words, can a Baptist church receive into its fellowship a member from a Hardshell church, baptized into its faith and practice by a Hard- shell administrator without bap- tism, or what might called re baptism? May God bless and prosper you. J. E. Black. [We refer Bro. Black's question to Bro. Juab Johnson for an answer.—Ed.] CATECHISM IN BIBLE WORDS. By T. ]». Coopkk, B. I>. Lesson xxvi. MAN. MAN UNDER THE GOSPEL. THE C0V- ENANT OF GRACE or RKDKMTioN. - This Covenant was made be the Trinity, in eternity, and was made known to Adam, at the time ot his fall, by the promise of the woman's seed. (Christ) Gen. 3:15, and by sacrifice, Gen. 4.4 Ueb 11:4; to Abraham, Gen. 12:3, and 22:18; to David Rs. 89:34, 37; to Isaiah, chap. 55; to the Jews, Jer. 31:31-34; lieb. 8:8-13; and to the Gentiles, Ac. 13:46, 47. It is styled The New Covenant or Testament, Heb. 8:8, Lu. 22:20; tiie Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ, Mark 1:1; the Gospel (J 0 d, Rom. 1:1; the gospel of the g race 0 f God? Wets 20:24 the glo- rious Gospel of the blessed God, ^ Tim. 1:11; the gospel ot salva- don< 1:13; the Everlasting Covenant, I s. 55:3, Ileb. 13:20. • This is The Plan of Salvation made in infinite grace, in love and mercy, for man’s recovery from s j n with its direful consequences, and from the curse of the law. Q. I 11 preview of man’s sinful and wretched state, after the fall what did God the Father say to the Son? A. Ask of me and I shall give thee the ,, , heathen ,. lor thine mlieri- tance . and the utmost parts ot the earth ,, lor , thy ,. posession. . Ps. 2:8. „ Q- „ , What I7 , dul the son answer? , A. , T Lo, I T . the . volume , come, m of the Book it is written ot me, , I delight to do ... thy will, ... O „ my God. „ . „ 1 10 7 h ’ "’ C ’ ’ . ' Q. In the , fulness ot time, . what did the Father do? A UoJ ge „ t forth , lU g(m _ to redeem them that were under , the ,, law _ (aud) theSpirit o{Us Son into . , hearts, , , . ., your crying, Abba, , Fa)he] , Ga] 4 . 4 6 Q why did God Bend his Son . , A God s0 loved the world , ]lig only begotten So]1> that whosoever believeth in him? sbould not i(jh but ]iave life> Jn . 3;16: What is the Gospel? A It is the power of God unto ^vMon to every one that be- lieve th; to the Jew first, and also {q the ( j reek . Rom . 1;16 . Q To whoJn was Uie Revel a- d or Revealed Word of this x of sal vation first sent? A Men aud brethreib the chjldreil of the stock of Abraham, ^ whosoever among you fear . eth God , to you is th e wor d of this Nation sent, Ac. 13:26. Q 0 f whom is salvation, or reyealed word of salvat io„? A. Salvation is of the Jesw. Jn. 4:22. Q. Was it necessary, in God’s plan, to send it to the Jews first. A. It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you, but seeing ye put 1 it from vou," and judge vour- selves , unworthy . ot everlasting . life, lo, we turn unto the Gentiles Ac. 13:46. Q. Why so? A. For so hath the Lord com- m a tided us saving, I have set thee (Christ) to be alight of the Gen- tiles, that thoushouldst be for sal- vadon „ n ) 0 the ends of the earth, Q. Is there salvation in any other? A. Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Ac. 4:12. “Salvation! Oh, the joyful sound'. 'Tis pleasure to our ears. '* A sovereign balm for every wound, A cordial for our fears.'' Green Hill Church. Baptist, Reporter :—On Tuesday after the 2nd Sunday, inst.,1 joined Bro. A. L. Brantly at Green Hill Church, where he has been doing good work for some years. When I arrived, I found the church en- gaged in prayer service. After a moment’s fan and rest from a (if- teen mile ride, 1 was put to work, Hie congregation was large, and the people h?d a mind to hear from the beginning to the end— the Spirit of God was manifest. We had a splendid time; seven were added to the church, and as many as gladly received the word were baptized, (except two). The Church was greatly revived; the pastor’s heart was made glad, and this scribe enjoyed the good things. It’s a treat to be with just such a people as can be found at Green Hill. If a preacher can enjoy the kindness of a big heart, lie will al- ways find a feast of good things with Bro. Brantly at his churches, and at Green Hill there are so nrany Aarons and Hulls to hold up his arms. Green Hill is a working church, with a working pastor. Regular prayer meetings; splendid Sun¬ day school, and a working Wo¬ man’s Missionary Society. On Friday night, I preached at Syl- vania Baptist Church. My stay there was so that I could not learn much of that church. My congre¬ gation was fine, and that church has one of the best of men for a pastor—Brother Arnett. I have just closed a most ex¬ cellent meeting at Millen—six ad¬ ditions to the church. Can’t the boss of the Reporter i come up on the 3rd Sunday in Au¬ gust and help me preach? I will in turn, help him get sub scribers to the Reporter. Respectfully, J. J. Hyman. they [The have Baptists of Guyton say a first mortgage on us on the 3rd Sabbath. Wish we could come.—Boss.] Brother Boykin’s Work Appreciated. Dear Brother Scarboro: I have been looking for some time for a word of encouragment to the Brother Boykin, from some of brethren ot Mt. Pleasant Church, but seeing none, I will send you a few lines showing a small sketch. It was thought by some before lie visited the church, almost an impossibility to start a Sabbath School there, as the Methodist were carrying on one in their church not a mile from their’s; but since Brother Boykin talked to the good brothers and told them how to commence the work, I am proud to say they have taken his advice, and the result is marvelous. I can say it is far beyond their expectations. 1 visit them as often as 1 can. They have about forty-six scholars, and are well organized. W.T. Gattis, Superintendent, Brother J. R. Ritch The good brothers are carrying on the work with the aid and attend- ance of almost the entire niembei- ship and community in such a way that it will be a great Help to their good and worthy and much beloved Pastor, Brother J. E. Black, lhe dear little boys and ar f loo } in * forward to the time when dear Brother Bovkm wi u be round again to ask them they some more questions. They think will be smart enough to an- swer some if not all, when he comes again. May the Lord bless his labors and his dear family, is our prayer. R. B. Hatch. Scbkvkx, Ga. Union Meeting—Miller Association. The Union Meeting of the Miller Association convened with Un¬ church at Poplar Spring, embrac¬ ing the 5thSabbath in July. Ail the ministers of the Association v r eve present, most of the churches were largely represented and the meeting was attended. The meet- ing elected Rev. G. W. Smith. Moderator, and Rev. O. B. Avon. Secretary. An interesting programme was carried out. various subjects dis¬ cussed and the people were very orderly and attentive. Two rvere received for Baptism by the church on Sunday. Brethren B. F. Hogan, W. O. Darsey and J. E. C. Tillman were appointed a committee to arrange a programme and appoint the lime and place of the next meet ing, with instructions to report al the Association in October. The editor hopes the brethren will excuse him for condensing the report of the meeting. Limited space. -—- Elder G. W. Smith’s Appointments Dear Brother: —You will please publish the following list of ap¬ pointments in the Reporter and oblige: I will, (D. V.), hold divine ser¬ vices with the church at Excelsior on the 3rd Lord's day, 19th, at 7:30, p. m. Bull Creek, Monday, 20fh at 11 o’clock a. m. 21st- and22nd will fill appointments arranged by Elder J. J. Miller. 4th Lord’s day and Saturday before, South Salem, Liberty county, Gum Branch 27th at 7:30 p. m. Poplar Head, Tues¬ day 28th at 11 o’clock a. m. James Lee's school house, Tues- day 30th at night. At our last meeting at South Salem, Liberty county,embracing the 4th Lord’s day in July, last, we held a most gracious revival, both of the church and commu¬ nity. Three were added to the church by baptism, and others confessed conversion, and we trust will follow soon. IVe were assisted by Elder J. J. Miller, who rendered us and the church, valu¬ able service. The churches should untie Brother Miller’s hands. He cannot plow, split rails, roll logs and do other farm work, and serve churches satisfactorily. Brother Miller is a worthy brother, and deserves to be helped by his brethren. The congregation on the Sabbath was the largest gath¬ ering for years. The meetings were all attended with marked interest, G. W. Smith, jyfn.L Ray, Ga., Aug. 7. MEETING CALLED. Milikins Creek, Providence, Mt.Zion, and any other church or churches that feel interested in the matter, are requested to meet by delegates, at Providence, Tatt¬ nall county Ga., on Saturday be fore the first Sunday in Septem¬ ber next, for the purpose of con¬ sidering the importance of locat¬ ing a minister in the destitute teiritory lying in the fork of the Ohoopee and Altamaha rivers. Brethern, let us all come to- gather at the time and place named above, and see what we can do to have our destitute section of country supplied with the preach¬ ing of the word. We would be glad to hear from any minister ai that meeting, who could be in¬ duced to locate in our destitution. J. Coleman, Ohoopee Ga ., Aug.. 10th 1888.