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by Colored Methodist Episcopal Church
Transcriber's Note:
Episcopal Address
PART I THE CONSTITUTION - CHAPTER I. ARTICLES OF RELIGION - I. OF FAITH IN THE HOLY TRINITY.
II. OF THE WORD, OR SON OF GOD WHO WAS MADE VERY MAN.
III. OF THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
IV. OF THE HOLY GHOST.
V. THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES FOR SALVATION
VI. OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
VII. OF ORIGINAL OR BIRTH-SIN
VIII. OF FREE-WILL
This volume gathers the core beliefs, governance rules, and worship practices of a historic African‑American Methodist denomination, presented in a clear, organized format. The revised 1918 edition smooths out early printing errors and arranges the material into fifty‑eight chapters across nine thematic parts, making it easy to locate specific articles of faith, church discipline, and ritual instructions. An introductory note explains the indexing system and highlights bolded passages that signal especially important points for study.
Designed for everyday use, the text invites members to read, mark, and internalize the doctrines alongside the broader Methodist tradition. It recounts the church’s evolution from its roots in the broader Methodist movement through the pivotal 1870 General Conference that established a distinct connection. By blending historical narrative with practical guidance, the book serves both as a reference for clergy and a devotional resource for congregants seeking to deepen their understanding of their faith community.
Full title
The Doctrines and Discipline of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church Revised Edition 1918 Revised Edition 1918
Language
en
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Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
hekula03, Chris Pinfield, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2021-10-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Born in the aftermath of the Civil War, this historically Black Methodist denomination grew out of a desire for self-governance, worship, and leadership rooted in African American communities. It later took the name Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and became an important religious and educational presence across the South and beyond.
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