Annals of Southern Methodism Volume 2 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1857 Excerpt: ... twentieth volume with the issue of January 3, 1856. The North-Carolina Christian Advocate issued its first number on the 4th of January, 1856, from the press of A. M. Gorman, in the city of Raleigh, under the editoral management of the Rev. Rufus T. Heflin. Its price is $1.50 a year. In appearance and management it ranks in the forefront of our Church papers. From the Nashvill e Advocate, Jan. 31. The Three Sisters: A Brief Sketch of the Lives and Death of Ann Eliza, Hester Jane, and Laura Washington, daughters of the Rev. Hartwell J. Perry, of the Kentucky Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South; who were burned to death in May, 1854. Edited by Thos. O. Summers, D.D. Nashville: Stevenson & Owen. 1856. Pp. 135. This is a tribute of parental affection to the memory of three lovely daughters, who in a most tragical manner were hastened from earth to their mansions in heaven. The reader will not only sympathize with the stricken and bereaved father, but also admire that grace which enabled " the three sisters," under circumstances so fearful, to " pass through death triumphant home." In preparing this " brief sketch" for the press, the editor has made no material changes in the language of the author, coming as it does from the depth of his heart. We hope the valuable lessons inculcated in this volume will not be lost on the reader--particularly the youthful reader, for whose special benefit it has been prepared. From the Xa-ihvitte Advocate, Ftb. 7. Winans' Discourses.--We have heretofore called attention to this volume; but its importance demands a more extended notice. The volume contains seventeen Discourses, some of which are much longer than ordinary sermons. They are all evidently prepared with great care, ...