Williams, Rev. Alvin Dighton, D. D., was born Oct. 13, 1825, graduated at Hamilton College, New York, in 1849. He has been superintendent of schools for Lawrence, Mass., and for West Virginia, president of the Northwestern and West Virginia Colleges, principal of Nebraska State Normal School, and member of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture. He was editor/publisher of the Freewill Baptist Quarterly, and is the author of "The Rhode Island Freewill Baptist Pulpit," "The Support of the Ministry," "Memorials of the Free Communion Baptists."

Williams, Rev. Alvin Dighton, D. D., was born Oct. 13, 1825, graduated at Hamilton College, New York, in 1849. He has been superintendent of schools for Lawrence, Mass., and for West Virginia, president of the Northwestern and West Virginia Colleges, principal of Nebraska State Normal School, and member of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture. He was editor/publisher of the Freewill Baptist Quarterly, and is the author of "The Rhode Island Freewill Baptist Pulpit," "The Support of the Ministry," "Memorials of the Free Communion Baptists."

TO THE CHURCH WHICH HE SO DEVOTEDLY LOVED AND FAITHFULLY SERVED; THE MISSION WHICH WILL FEEL THE INFLUENCE OF HIS INDUSTRY, ENTERPRISE, AND CONSECRATION, SO LONG AS IT EXISTS; AND TO THE NATIVES OF INDIA, WHOSE PLACE IN HIS HEART WAS NEXT TO THAT OF JESUS CHRIST'S, THIS BOOK IS RESPECTFULLY DED'CATED.

Its publication now in pamphlet form is due to its delivery at Harper's Ferry, W. Va., on Decoration day, 1881, and to the fact that the proceeds from the sale of it are to be used toward the endowment of a John Brown Professorship in Storer College, Harper's Ferry-an institution mainly devoted to the education of colored youth. That such an address could be delivered at such a place, at such a time, is strikingly significant, and illustrates the rapid, vast and wonderful changes through which the American people have been passing since 1859. Twenty years ago Frederick Douglass and others...

Anthony, Rev. Alfred Williams, was born in Providence, R. I., Jan. 13, 1860 and descented from Rev. Roger Williams from both sides of his parents. He became a Christian at the age of 14. He prepared for college at Mowry and Goff's School, Providence, and graduated from Brown University, in 1883. He also graduated from Bates Theological School, Lewiston, Me., in 1885; was ordained Aug. 30, and settled at Bangor, Sept. 2,7. Up to January, 1887, he had baptized forty-three persons. He was recording secretary of the Foreign Mission Society, 1886-87, and was a member of General Conference in 1886....

George T. Day D.D. Mr. Cheney stated to me that, in answer to the repeatedly expressed wish of his brethren and friends, he was preparing some Auto-biographical sketches of his life, and endeavoring to put his papers into such a state as might somewhat facilitate the preparation of a Memoir, should it be called for after his death; and expressed a strong desire that I would consent to undertake the preparation of the work, unless providentially prevented. Mr. Cheney was my friend. Though never having enjoyed a very extensive personal relationship with him, yet, in some sense, he had been my...

The Existence And Attributes Of God; The Authority And Doctrine Of The Scriptures; The Institutions And Ordinances Of The Gospel. Christian Theology should be studied diligently. It requires at least as much application as mathematics, languages. or any other department of study. Christian Theology should be studied patiently. The subjects presented involve numerous and great difficulties which can be overcome only by earnest, patient, persevering research. It should be studied with faith. As before intimated, if anyone needs active piety and faith, it is the theological student. Much of what...

In moral reform, Dr. Cheney was also a pioneer. He was an original abolitionist when an original abolitionist meant something. He was an original prohibitionist. He gave the first diploma ever given to a woman graduate from a New England Coeducational College. He opened the doors of Bates College to the colored man. He was a founder of the Republican party in Maine. He was again and again at the front in denominational matters in the Free Baptist churches in Maine and New England.

Dedicated to the memory of my father, Benjamin Francis Hayes and addressed to his posterity, his friends and to any who may derive satisfaction or inspiration from the contemplation of a serene and useful life. THE TEACHER. The Olneyville pastorate was his only one. It continued four years and three months. At the end of that time Mr. and Mrs. Hayes were called to become Principal and Preceptress of Lapham Institute, a Free Baptist educational institution at North Scituate, Rhode Island. The appointment was urged as an important matter of denominational policy, and was accepted. After this...

Selah Hibbard Barrett A Self-Educated Clergyman, Containing The Story Of His Education, His Experience And Conversion, His Public And Ministerial Labors, Together With An Interesting Account Of His Travels In Various Parts Of America And Canada. Embracing A Period Of Half A Century.