Mercy and Judgment: A Discourse, Containing Some Fragments of the History of the Baptist Church in Charleston, Delivered by Request of the Corporation of Said Church, September 23d and 30th, 1832 (Cla - Hardcover

Basil Manly

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484745263 ISBN 13: 9780484745260

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A historic portrait of an early American Baptist church and its enduring faith.

This edition presents a discourse delivered in 1832 that blends worship, memory, and church history. It traces the Charleston church’s origins, struggles, and resilience through centuries of change, fire, flood, and war, and it situates the congregation within a broader story of liberty and religious tolerance in early America. The text also sketches the development of Baptist associations in the region and the practical challenges of building a community of faith over time.

Readers will encounter a careful account of how mercy and judgment shape worship, remembrance, and devotion. The discourse connects singing, biblical reflection, and the responsibilities of church leadership to the life of a historic congregation. It offers a window into how a historic church navigated records losses, property disputes, and changing governance, while maintaining its commitments to faith and service.

• A vivid look at the origins of the Charleston Baptist Church and the people who built it.
• Insight into how historical events affected church records, property, and leadership.
• An overview of early Baptist associations in South Carolina and their evolving structure.
• Context for the themes of mercy, judgment, and gratitude in a historic worship setting.

Ideal for readers of American religious history and those interested in the Baptist heritage of the Carolinas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484745263
• ISBN 13: 9780484745260
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 86