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Minute Books
1801 - 1811; 1811 - 1814
Fort Blackmore; Scott County Virginia
This copy of what is perhaps the first book of the Stony Creek Primitive Baptist Church,located on Stony creek, near Fort Blackmore, Scott County, Virginia, was in the possessionof Mr. Scott Beatright of Colburn, Virginia, whose grandfather was once a Minister of thischurch.
The book is written on paper and bound between covers made of home spun cloth. Thehandwriting is very good and the ink has lasted well.
Copied August, 1966, by Emory L. Hamilton, Wise, Virginia, with a copy filed inthe Archives of the Southwest Virginia Historical Society, at Clinch Valley College,Wise, Virginia and a copy sent to the Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia.
A CHURCH BOOK FOR STONY CREEK CHURCH
NEVEL WAYLAND, CLERK FOR THE CHURCH
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. February the 21 day 1803 (Should be 1801)
Brother Giles Lea acknowledged his fault for drinking too much and was restored. Received by letter Brother Hutchens and T.R. Abbel. Application by Br. EdmondPendleton for a letter of dismission for him and his wife. Some objection beingmade in the church against it, we have appointed a committee: Br. Wilson, Br. Cock, Br. Brickey and Br. Leath to make a inquisition of the cause. We agree Sister Pendleton have a letter of dismission. Agreed a meeting of Church Conference to be held at Br. David Cock's in this arm of the church. Appointed Br. Hutchensclerk of this church. Next meeting the fourth Saturday in each month, annually.Agreed our Pastor to attend quarterly with us. Dismissed in order.
Met in church conference at Br. David Cox's. Br. John Bustard, Moderator. Agreed to put in the hand of our Deacon for the churches use against the next meeting. received Mary Cornelius by letter.
We met according to appointment. Chose Brother Wilson, Moderator. Agreed that Br. Cox should provide the minutes against the fourth Saturday in May. It is anact passed in our church Conference that the church meet together every Sunday in pray meeting.
Church meeting at Stony Creek. Brother Joseph Culbertson received by experience and baptised. Br. Wilson, Br. Cox and Br. Brickey appointed by the church to cite Mary Jones to attend next church meeting. Nancy Hutcheson received by experience and baptised.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Received by experience Rachael ______ (illegible). James Brickey, Mary Marshall, William Steward by letter Joseph Carter and Elizabeth Carter and Catherine Roberts.
Met in order. Agreed Brother Culberson to get the elements for the Lord's Supper and table cloth and napkins. Agreed to meet the first Friday in august to build a meeting house.
Met in order. Referred the hearing of Sister Mary Jones till next church meeting: Brother Jesse Wilson and Br. David Cox to cite her to appear. Received by experience John Watson, Senr. Baptised Nevel Wayland, Senr., William Marshall Cockrel, Henry Leath, David Cox Jr., Nancy Wayland, black Rode (Rhoda).
Met in church conferences. A motion made by Brother Brickey for a Constitution and prepare bodyguard.
Stephen Osborn ) Received by experience and baptised
Jemina Osborn )
Henry Cock )
Sarah Penalton )
Nevel Wayland, Jun'r )
Frank Wayland )
Matilda Cocks )
Comfort Osborn received but not baptised. Nancy Gibson received by letter. Valentine Collins received by experience and baptised. David Cox received by experience and baptised. Ellender Nelson rec'd by experience and baptised. James Stanfield received by experience and baptised. Betsy Burton, Mary Stanfield, Susannah Marshall, David Cocks, Margaret Carter received and baptised.
The Brethren collected at Brother Cockses where Brother Jesse Wilson preached his farewell sermon at night when Sister Susannah Marshal applied for a letter of dismission. Was granted and given her. The 23 being church meeting day presented Brother Bolling at the above house. The church was unanimous in consenting to a Constitution. It is agreed upon that the members of this church put money into the Deacon's hands to defray the expense of preparing the elements for the administration of last Lord's Supper and likewise to prepare for next which is intended next quarterly meeting.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. A Presbytry and helps being appointed to consider into the state of the arm of the Glade Hollow church on Stony Creek petition for a Constitution to pronounce them a Church. Sister Philips and daughter Elender, Brother James Brickey, Brother David Briant and his wife, and Sister Mary Carnell applied for aletter of dismission and was granted. David Gipson, a backslider received on a relation of the work of God upon his soul. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Brother David Briant and Sister Rachael Briant a letter of dismission. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held on Stony Creek. Motion made by Brother Cocks for to petition Brother Flannary's church for him to attend us part of his time. By consent of the church Brother Wayland is to get a quire of paper for the use of the church. Brother Brickey received 6 and four pence to prepare the elements for the Lord's Supper. Agness Carter received by experience and baptised. Elizabeth Gipson received by experience and baptised. Thomas Alley received by experience and baptised. Dismissed in order.
May the 22 day (1802)
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Received by experience Nancy Brickey, Ryly (Riley) Collins, Mary Large, Rachel Gipson, Thomas Gipson, Beter Gipson, George Gipson, John Stuart and baptised.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek - ordered that be prepared against next church meeting to bring tent to the association and that Brother Wayland and that two dollars be contributed for the support of David Cox, John Brickey brothers appointed to attend said association. Charles Gipson received by experience. Mary Gipson received by experience.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Rheubin Gipson, Thomas Marshal, Fanny Gibson, Henry Gibson, Thomas Gibson, Jun'r., Violate Flannery, Vina Gibson, Judith More, Fanny Gipson, William Nolen by experiences, also Mary Gibson, both from other churches without letter. David Marshel rec'd by letter. Dismissed.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Brother Nolen counted under censure till nextchurch meeting in course. Lerecy More, Spicy More, Anny Gibson and Samuel Rany all received by experience and baptised.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Brother Nolen's cause is laid over till next meeting and ordered from the church that Brother Kitchen and Brother Watson cite him and Brother David Marshel and wife to attend at said meeting. It is likewise ordered that Brother Collins finishes Brother Wayland's boards and gather hands to cover it by next church meeting. Dismissed in order.
October the 23 day 1802
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. William Nolen excommunicated. An order of the church that Brother Thomas Marshal and Brother Kitchens cite William Cockerill to attend next church meeting and also Comfort Osborn for not complying with the order of the church. Received Nancy Ritchman by experience and baptism.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Henry Gibson excommunicated. Brother Tiny Collins on censure till next meeting. Thomas Gibson on censure till next church meeting. Brother Cocks is to cite Brother Thomas Alley to appear the next meeting, also Brother Brickey and Brother Kitchens is to cite Brother David Gibson to appear the next meeting. John Ritchman (Richmond) received by experience and baptism.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Brother Tiny Collins restored. Brother Thomas Gibson considered under censure. Brother Cocks still to cite Brother Thomas Alley. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Thomas Gibson considered under censure till next meeting. Brother Joseph Culberson's cause laid over till next church meeting. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Brother Joseph Culberson clear of censure laid on him by Brother John Buster. Thomas Gibson excommunicated. Sister Vina Gibson obtained a letter of dismission by letter of recommendation from the Black Water church. Sister Mary Gibson obtained a letter of dismission. Clary More received by experience and baptism. Dismissed in order.
Thomas Gibson excommunicated.
Dismissed in order.
Brother Rheuben Gibson and his wife obtained a letter of dismission, also Sister Frances Gibson and two daughters obtained a letter of dismission.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Brother Culberson and Brother Thomas Marshel is to site Brother Giles Lea to appear at the next church meeting. Henry Leath laid over till next meeting. Brother Charles Gibson and wife obtain a letter of dismission. Brother Valentine Collins and wife to receive a letter of dismission. Dismissed in order. Brother John Brickey, Moderator.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Brother Giles cited by Brother Relby to next meeting. Brother Henry Leath is laid over till next meeting, in course. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Brother Giles Lea is laid over till the next meeting in course. Brother Henry Leath is laid over till the next meeting in course. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Brother Henry Leath restored to his place in the church. Brother Giles Lea obtains a letter of dismission for him and his wife Sarah. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek.
Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Brother James Leath and Brother Brickey is appointed to cite Henry Leath to attend next church meeting. Brother Joseph Culberson acknowledges his fault. Brother Charles Gipson received and his wife by their old letters. Brother James Nolen acknowledges for not attending and was granted. Dismissed in order.
December the 21 day 1803
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Ordered by the Church that Brother Jonathan Richmond, Brother David Gipson and Brother Kitchens to cite Brother Thomas Marshal, Brother David Marshal and Brother Watson to appear next church meeting. Dismissedin order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Henry Leath excommunicated for getting drunk and fighting. Brother William Watson under censure for getting in a passion and swearing. Brother Thomas Marshal cleared of his charge. The church waits with Brother David Marshal. Brother Charles Gibson under censure for getting drunk and fighting.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. William Watson laid over till next meeting. Brother David Marshall restored. Brother Charles Gibson restored. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. James Stanfield excommunicated. Agreed upon by the church that the next meeting they choose an Elder. Received Elisha Sexton and Bitha Sexton by letter. Received Jeremiah Bolling by experience and baptism. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Referred until next church meeting choosing an Elder. Spicey Moore excommunicated for going off with a married man. Thomas Marshel excommunicated for a disorderly walk such as visiting and vain jangling and a constant loose carriage. Brother James Kitchen and David Gibson to cite Brother Charles Gibson to appear at the next church meeting. He is at present under censure. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Brother Charles Gibson under censure till next church meeting referred. Brother Cox chosen by the church, but desires to wait till meeting. George Gibson excommunicated for a disorderly walk. Mocasin Church calls for help. David Cox, John Brickey, Nevil Wayland, Sen'r., James Kitchen, Sen'r. is appointed to go. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Charles Gipson laid over till next meeting. Stated in the church that it is disorder for members to leave their seats in time for church meetings, also disorder for members to stay at musters or any other unnecessary gatherings any longer than their necessary business calls them. Brother Flannery, Brother Richey, Brother Wayland, Brother Cox, Brother Wells, Brother Kitchens to meet at Brother Wayland's to form association letter the Friday before the July meeting. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Stated in church that the sacrament of the Lord's Supper be administered at our meeting to be held in September and every three months for the time to come. Bro. Charles Gipson is restored to his seat. Br. James Kitchens and Br. John Richmond appointed to cite Br. Thomas Alley to appear before this church next meeting. Rheuben Gipson laid under censure till next meeting and that his mother cite him to appear. Thomas Gipson restored by a recantation. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Thomas Alley laid over till next church meeting. Rheuben Gipson laid over till next church meeting. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Edward Kelley, Moderator. Thomas Alley excluded from membership with this church for denying the name of a Baptist and the final perseverance of the saints in grave. Rheuben Gipson for persevering in wickedness such as cursing and swearing and getting drunk is excluded frommembership of this church, - he lives at Blackwater congregation and had received a letter from this church and keeps it and has joined another church. Mary Large a letter. Dismissed in order.
October the 27 day 1804
Church meeting held at Stony Creek.
Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. We count it disorder in any of our Brethren for to suffer their children to live in disorder. David Marshel received by letter. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek.
John Brickey, Moderator.
Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Shadrack Estep and Elizabeth Estep received by letter. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek.
Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek.
Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Received by letter Sister Margaret Eddington. Ordered by the church that Brother John Brickey and David Cock do labour with a certain disorderly member and make report to the next church meeting. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Received Brother Kildare by experience. Received James and Mary Culberston by letter. Jean Kitchen received by experienceand baptism. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek.
Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek.
Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Received by experience and baptism William Manes. Received by experience William (and) Cloe Frances. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. With the unanimous voice of the church it is ordered that Sister Nancy Quillen have a letter of dismission when opportunity offers for her joining another with the same faith and order with this. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Brother John Brickey and David Cocks appointedto go and labour with Sister Elinor Nelson and make their report to the next church meeting. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Elinor Nelson excommunicated form this church or holding principles thereunto and joining a church of other principles. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church unanimously agreed that a letter be sent to Br. Shadrick Estep to come and make satisfaction to this church for this transgression for she is grieved at him. Ordered that Brother John Brickey and Br. James Leath go and cite William Maner to attend at a church meeting appointed at Brother David Cock's on Saturday next the 4th of January 1805 (1806) and that Br. James cite Sister Cloe Francis to attend said meeting, and that Brother David Cock cite Sister Carter to the meeting as witness against Maner. Ordered that Br. David
Cox and James Leath cite Sarah Flannery to attend at the next meeting and be dealt with for her ill conduct. John Flannery, Moderator. Dismissed in order.
At a called meeting at Stony Creek this 4th day of January 1806, William Maner excommunicated for this church swearing, getting drunk and obstinacy in not appearing before the church when cited to trial. Robert Kilgore, Moderator. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Sarah Flannery excommunicated from this church for dancing and dismissed in order. Edward Kelly, Moderator. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Brother David Cox his sin censured of this church and Brother David Cock and Nevil Wayland advised to deal with him to cite him t o the next meeting. Dismissed in order. John Flannery, Moderator.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. David Cox excommunicated from the church fortransgressions and for not hearing the church by answering the citement of the church. John Flannery, Moderator. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting at Stony Creek. The
church met and found in love. Dismissed
in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The Church of Stony Creek has delegated Br. David Cox and Br. Nevil Wayland, James Kitchen to attend the association. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. A letter being prepared to go to the Association was approved of. Brother Gibson came and acknowledged being drunk and he was sorry for which the church forgave him. Dismissed in order. John Flannery, Moderator.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Brother Cocks, Br. John Brickey acknowledged themselves to have sined and wounded the cause of God for which they have humbly asked the church's forgiveness which was granted. A query by Br. John Flannery whither lying and being in sin has the privilege to exercise his gift, or not, rather lay it down until such time he be reconciled with his brethren. Agreed that a letter citing for the bar in the way to prevent their associating be sent with the delegates to the Association. William Broobachs and wife received by experience.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Agreed upon by this church that a committee go to the Deep Spring Church at the Three Forks of Powells River: the same of the delegates: Robert Kilgore, Henry Cock, John Brickey, Wm. Stewart, James Brickey, David Cock. Henry Cock and Nevil Wayland is appointed by this church as clerk. Then came forward James Leath, Margaret Leath and Sister Nancy Roberts, and Sister Jenny and requested letter of Dismission to which the unanimously agreed. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. It is agreed by the church that Brother David Cox and Brother Henry Cox, Br. James Kitchens, Brother John Brickey and Br. Nevil Wayland is appointed by this church to go to Copper creek for the reception of members. Dismissed in order.
November the 22nd day 1806
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church met and was found in love. Then came forward Br. Sexton and laid in his grievance against Sister Fanny Gibson. The church has appointed Br. Sexton and Br. Kitchens to cite her to the next church meeting. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church met and found in love. Fanny Gibson excommunicated for neglecting to heed the church. It is agreed upon by the church that next meeting is Sacrament meeting. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church met and was found in love. The church unanimous in Br. Henry Cox being a Deacon, but he objected and is laid over till next church meeting. Br. John Brickey brought in a grievance against Jemina Dolahide and is laid over till next church meeting. The church appointed Br. Kitchen and Br. Riggs to cite Br. David Gibson to next church meeting. Br. Robert Kilgore applied for a letter of dismission for himself and Thomas Esland (Easterling) and James Bama and was granted. Br. Wells and his wife received by letter. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church met and was found in love. Two references continued. Then came forward Br. Wells and Br. Cock and informs the church that they took love feast with the Methodist and the church found no fault. Then came forward Br. Israel Davis and requested a letter of dismission and it was granted. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church met and found in love. Then chose a committee out and Jemina Dolahide excommunicate, David Gibson excommunicated. Dismissed in order.
April the 25 day 1807
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church met and was found in love. Then came forward Sister Jemina Steward and told her experience and was received and baptised. Then came forward Br. Stacy and gave his experience and was received. Then came forward Sister Delilah Gibson and told her distress that she moved from her church and ha d no chance to get her letter, and was received under our watchcare until she got her letter. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Then came forward Nimrod Taylor and was received into our christian fellowship. Then came forward Br. John Guttery to come under our watch care. Br. John Brickey, Br. William Wells, Br. David Cock are appointed to go to the Association, Also Sarah Taylor was received by experience and baptised and Sister Jemina Tod was received by experience. Br. James Gibson received by letter. Sister Mary Roberts received under watch care until she got her letter. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held on Stony Creek. The church met and found in love. A query put to the church by William Wells whither a member that has got his letter and not going away and is still living by the same church and with not given up his letter, whither it is disorder or not. The church answer, disorder. A call church meeting the ensuing Saturday appointed by the church. Five members appointed to cite Br. James Brickey to give satisfaction to the church: David Coks, William Wells, George Stacy, William Broadrick, Robin Kilgore. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek.
The church met and found in love.
Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The (church) met and found in love. The delegates that was sent to the Association came forward and told what they had done and the church was satisfied. Dismissed in order.
The church met together and found in love. Then came forward Rebecky Neyland and told her experience and was baptised. William Brickey received by experience and baptism. Rebecky Cocks was received by a letter. Dismissed in order.
Church met together and found in love. Agreed by the church that members should go to Georges to receive members by experience and baptism. Members, David Cock, John Brickey, Joseph Carter, Henry Cox, Nevil Wayland, William Brickey, William Wells. Dismissed in order.
(October 31st 1807)
Brother William George received by letter. Simon Dotson received by experience. Phebe Dotson received by experience. Mary Dotson received by experience. James Hollan(d) received by experience. The church dismissed in order the 31st day of October, 1807.
William Hollan received by experience. John (?) received by experience. Eve received by experience. The church dismissed order. (NOTE: John and Eve may have been slaves, as it was custom to take them into the church.)
The church met together and found in love. The church agreed that members should benominated to go down to Brother Georges the bar of Stony Creek church be moved to receive experience and baptism: Brother Brickey, Brother Cock, Brother Steward, Brother Wells, Brother Cock, Brother Browdick. The church talked about a Tooken (Token) and laid it over till the next church meeting. Dismissed in order.
The church meeting together and found in love this twelfth day of December 1807. William McBride received by experience. John McBride received by experience. Betsy received by experience. Susannah McBride received by experience. Sinnah received by experience, Mary McGuire received by experience. The church dismissed in order. Jessee McGuire received by experience.
Church met together and found in love. Agreed that the bar should go to Brother George's the second Saturday and Sunday in next month and receive and baptise members. Brother Brickey, Brother Steward and Brother Bradis, Brother Cock, agreed by church for a forelined to be sent to the church where she came from and recommended thereon that she may get her letter - Deliley Gibson. Agreed by the church that if any member neglect coming to three church meetings (they) should come to the next meeting and make their excuse of (be) found in disorder. Agreed that Brother Bradic should be licensed to go and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ when and where the Lord wants him. Sinthey Eddington received by experience and baptised. James Nolen and his wife has taken a letter of dismission from out church. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church met together and (found) in love. Brother Wells came forward and acknowledged his fault of unfaithfulness between him and brother Bradix for drinking. The church forgives him - Brother Wells. The church considers Brother Bradix has sinned in breaking his vow by drinking liquor. The church cites Brother Taylor and Steward to sight Brother Bradix1 to come and give satisfaction to the church. Dismissed in order.
The church met together and found in love. Brother David Cock came forward and acknowledged his fault for fighting. The church forgives him. Sister Clarey Francis came forward and acknowledged her fault for fighting. The church forgives her. The church considered Bradrick in sin in making rash vow and breaking it and then refusing to give satisfaction to the church. Cites Brother Flannery, Brother George and Brother Brickey, Brother Steward, Brother Henry Cock to appoint meeting and deal with him. The church appoint Brother Steward and Brother Taylor to go and deal with Brother Bradic and demand his license from him. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek and found in love. Simon Dotson, Feby Dotson, Mary Dotson, William Hollan, and black John and Eve. Elizabeth Bradic excluded from this church this 27th day of March 1808. Brother Cock, Brother Wells, Brother Brickey appointed to attend at Copper Creek the third Saturday in April. Brother Cock has given a letter of recommendation from the church where he came from. Elizabeth Carter came forward told her experience and was baptised. Lidish (?) Ogden has taken a letter from this church. Presley Carter received by experience and baptised. Dismissed in order.
The church met together and found in love. The church appointed Brother Wells, Brother Brickey, Brother Cox to attend the Deep Spring church the third Saturday in May as helpers. The Church dismissed in love.
Meeting held at Stony Creek. The church met together and found in love. Then came forward (sister) Sexton and Sister Mary Roberts and laid in their complaint against Sister Margaret Roberts. The church chose a committee to settle the "point" between them (of) Brother Wells, Bro. Brickey, Bro. Cox, Brother George, Brother Kitching, Bro. Henry Cox. The committee informed the church the two sisters is reconciled with each other and is found fellowship in the church. A question concerning Brother Wells, a Pastorly Minister over this church and looks to the Lord against the next meeting for the man. William Wells, Moderator. Dismissed in order.
June 26, 1808
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church chose Brother Wells for a PastorlyMinister over the church to go in and out before them. The church chose Brother Flannery and Brother Kilgore to install Brother Wells over the church. Brother Wells submitted to it and takes the care over the church. The church granted the same. Jessee McGuire and wife requested a letter of dismission from this church for they disagreed with the church for their principles. The church appoints Brother Steward and Brother Taylor to go and cite them to attend the next church meeting and give satisfaction to the church. Brother Cock chosen a Deacon. He refuses it. But over the next church meeting and to be faithful and pray to the Lord for to send them the man. The church dismissed in love.
The church met together and found in love. Brother Steward, Brother Taylor dealt with them; they gave them no satisfaction is the report they bring to the church. The church considers Jessee McGuire and his wife in disorder for which we excommunicated them both, for renting off from the church and following Bradic in disorder. The church appoints Brother Steward and Brother Taylor to go and cite William McBride, Johanne McBride and Susannah to what they rent off from the church for and to attend next church meeting and give satisfaction. Brother Cox refuses and the church waits with him till the next meeting and to pray for him that he may submit to it. Marey Sexton by experience and to be baptised. The church dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church met together and found in love. The church excommunicates William McBride, Johanne McBride and Susannah McBride for they went off from us in disorder and followed Bradic in disorder. The church waits with Brother Cox for his satisfaction till the next meeting to see if the Lord will show him if it is duty. A request from Brother Cock to this church for a letter of recommendation from the church. The church grants it to him. Dismissed in order.
"Brethren I can inform you it is out of my power to attend meeting today, by reason of my wife being sick at this time, and I beg of you to try and bear with my absence."
October the 22 day 1808
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church met together and found in love. A letter to the church from the Association for fellowship. The church satisfied with what the committee at first (?). The church concludes to send members to receivesatisfaction from said church if they have any to give. The church appoints BrotherWells, Brother Cox, Brother Steward, Brother Brickey. The church sent a letter with the committee how they are to proceed. They received Brother Gibson's letter in their fellowship. Then Brother Cox requested a letter of recommendation. The church granted it. To have a query to the church, "if a member grieves another and don't give satisfaction." The answer is to take one or more (?). The church concludes Francis Wayland in disorder for contradicting his Sisters and not giving satisfaction to them. The church appoints Brother Brickey, Brother Wells to go and deal with him against the next church meeting and bring the answer to the church. Dismissed in order.
The church met together and found in love. The church satisfied with what the Committee did. Brother Francis Wayland acknowledged his fault in so doing _ Sister Becky forgives him. The church is satisfied with him. A letter from Jessee Bolin to Brother (no name given) to meet him at Brother Wallings to try for fellowship next month. The church grants his request for Brother to go and beg for peace. The church thinks it good for members to go with Brother Cox, Brother Cock, Brother Steward, Brother Wells. Dismissed in order.
The church met together and found in love. Brother Cox attended to meet Bolin, according to his request, and found him the spirit of war. The church is satisfied. Dismissed in order.
The church met together and found in love. A query to the church by Brother Wells concerning Brother Sexton neglecting his church meetings. The church appoints acommittee to go and cite them to the next meeting to know the cause of their absence - Brother Brickey, Brother Wells, Brother Cox. Dismissed in order.
The church met together and fount in love. Then came forward Brother Sexton and his wife and made their excuse. The church forgives them. Then came forward Brother Kitchens and wife and laid in their grievance concerning a sister that grieved them and can't get satisfaction. The church appoints Brother Stacy,Brother Cox, Brother Wells, Brother Brickey to her for peace and to cite her to the next meeting. Then came forward Brother Riggs and made his excuse. The church forgives him and Brother Cock also, and Brother Steward and also (sentence not finished.) A query to the church concerning females neglecting their year for two meetings. The church answers disorder. A query to the church concerning a black Brother or Sister should be taken for a witness against a white Sister or Brother. The church answers, "Yes". Dismissed in order.
The church met together and found in love. Then came forward the committee andinformed the church the difficulty is moved. The church satisfied. Dismissedin order.
The church met together and found in love. Then came forward Brother Stacy andmade his excuse. Brother Kitching also. The church forgives them. Dismissed in order.
The church met together and found in love. A query to the church (if) a member leaving the church and not taking a letter, church say "Disorder". A query to the church, "If a brother to the church comes in the bounds of the church whether it is order to help him or not". The church say order to help them if they can. Brother Gibson gives the church his letter. He is received in the church. Then came Sister Mirfey (Murphy) and laid in her complaint concerning a grievance laid in against her and wants satisfaction, and laid over till the next meeting. Dismissed in order.
The church met together and found in love. Then came forward Brother Riggs made his excuse for neglecting his meetings three times. The church forgave him. The reference is done away and made peace between them. Then came forward (no name given) and told his experience. The church received him in love and concluded if he should move off from the bounds of this church to give him a letter of recommendation. Then came forward Pressleigh Nuston (Auston) and joined the church by letter. Then came forward Brother Zachariah Wells and Sister Rebekey, his wife and joined the church by letter. Then came forward Rubin Hall and told his experience and his wife, and both were received. Then came forward Nathan Mullet and told his experience and received. Then came forward Black man and told his experience and received and all baptised. Dismissed in love.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Church met and found in love. Then came forward Brother Sexton and acknowledged his neglecting last meeting - forgiven. The church concluded Brother Kitching in sin. The church appoints members to try and cite him to attend the next meeting and give satisfaction to the church, Brother Wells, Brother Brickey, Brother Stacy, Brother Zachariah Wells. Then came forward Brother Nevil (Wayland?) and made his excuse for neglecting two church meetings. The church forgives him. Then came forward Jeremiah Dollarhide and is restored from backsliding and received in the church. Then came forward Jean Ervin and received by experience and baptism. Then came forward Nas Mullet and told his experience and received and baptised. Dismissed in order.
The church met and found in love. Then came forward Brother Kitching and requestedfor his sin to be made know to him. He acknowledged his sin. The church forgives him. The church opens her door to converts. Then came forward John Gibson and told his experience. The church received him and baptised. Dismissed in order. Church sat on Sunday, then came forward Sary (Sarah) Mullet and received byexperience and baptised.
The church met together and found in love. A query to the church, "whether it is order of not to lay their hands on baptised members or not." The is hung - laid over till another time. Brother Cock has received a letter of recommendation from the church. Sister Roberts requested a letter of dismission. The church granted it. Sister Mirphy (Murphy) requested a letter of dismission from the church. The church granted it. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Church sat and found in love. Then came forward Sister Nolin and confessed her fault by speaking words she ought not. The church forgive her. Then came forward Brother Hall and acknowledged he was sorry there had went out a report about him falsely. He denies the fact of drinking too much. The church forgives him. Then came forward Sister Rebecky Russell and acknowledged she was sorry for a report she had put out about her sisters. The church censure her for the same. It is her choice to be excommunicated from the church. The church excommunicates her for telling lies on her sisters and not confessing her fault to the church. The church received a letter of friendship from Sister Cloe France. They are glad to hear and sent her a letter to come and see us and get her a letter from the church. Dismissed in order, Amen.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Church sat and found in love. Then came forward Brother Sexton and made his excuse, Brother Cox also, Brother Riggs also. The church forgives them their neglect. The church appoints Brother Taylor and Brother Steward to cite Brother Pressley Carter to attend next meeting to give satisfaction to the church for his absence from the church to long. The church appoints Brother Stacy and Brother Sexton to cite Brother Kitchin to attend the next meeting and give satisfaction for his neglect last meeting. The church submits for Brother Wells to do as he pleases and not to be hurt with him: the reference is done away on that ground. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church sets and found in love. Then came forward Brother Steward and informed the church that Brother Pressley Carter could not attend by reason of his wife's not well. The reference is dismissed. Brother Stacy invites him and attended. He make his excuse not __? The church forgives him. Dismissed in order.
The church met and found in love, all but Brother Cox. He gives up for the church to go on. The church gives him up not to sit in the church. The church appoints Brother Wayland, Brother Zachariah (Wells) to invite Brother Sexton to attend next meeting and make his excuse for neglecting two meetings. Brother Brickey requests the church to be dismissed from his Deacon's office. The church don't give him up. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church sat and found in love. Then came forward Brother Hall and acknowledged his fault for getting angry by hearing of some news that disturbed his mind. The church forgives him. The church opens her door. Then came forward Selah Mahan and told her experience. The church don't receive her by reason of some that ain't satisfied in her experience and for a report they heard of her since she had her trip. Laid over for further hearing. Then came forward Lusey Farmer, told her experience and received and baptised. Dismissed in order.
August the 25, 1810
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church sat and found in love. The church opens her door to her experience. None came forward. A query to the church : "If a man marries a woman and leaves her and she hears that he is dead and hears he had a wife and some children, whether it is order to receive such a woman or not." The church concludes the woman ought to clear up that point and then come forward and offer to the church and they will hear her. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church sets and appears in peace. Then came forward Brother Hall and acknowledged he was sorry for a report had gone out about him getting drunk. He denies it utterly. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church met and found in love. The church considers Brother Sexton's dismiss for neglecting meeting till next meeting. Then came forward Joel Estep and joined by letter, and requested a letter from us when he calls for it, he being about to remove soon back again to Sandy. Then came forward Nathan Mullet and acknowledged his fault for sin. The church received him, but not all of them, but give up to go with the church and he wants a letter of dismission. They grant it. Joel Estep gives a letter up to the church. Nathan Mullet dismissed from us by letter. Dismissed in order.
Church met and sets to work for God. Then came forward William Brickey and acknowledged his fault for getting angry and sinning against God. The church forgives him. Then came forward David Cock and acknowledges his fault for getting angry. The church forgives him. Then came forward Brother Hall and confessed his fault for drinking liquor. The church forgives him.Then came forward Brother John McKinsey and acknowledges his fault for getting angry. The church forgives him. Dismissed in order.
Church set on Sunday. Then came forward Stanley and told his experiences and baptised. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The (church) met and found in love. Then came forward Brother Wells and Brickey and informed the church that he talked to Sister Nolen to attend her meeting. She refuses to give satisfaction to the church. The church censures her for her refusing to have the church. The church excommunicates Sister Nolen for wounding the cause of God and not hearing the church, and letting people dancing in her house. Then came forward several of the Brethren and acknowledged their faults for neglecting their meetings. The church forgive them. Then came forward Sister Mirphy (Murphy) and joined by letter in full fellowship. Then came forward Mary Hall and told her experience. The church hung and laid over to their next meeting. Dismissed in order.
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. Church met and found in love. Dismissed in order.
John Br(ickey) 1.6; Stacy 1.6; Cox 1.6
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Brother Riggs came forward and acknowledged his fault for breaking the Sabbath. The church forgives him. Brother Lias Mullet and his wife request a letter ofdismission. The church granted it. Brother Brickey ____ (here the entry abruptly breaks off)
Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The church met and found in love. The church appoints Sister Roberts to invite Mary Roberts to come and give up herletter. Dismissed in order.
I would but cannot sing,
Guilt has
untuned my voice.
The serpent
sins in venom sting
Has poisoned
all my joys.
I know the
Lord is nigh,
And would but
cannot pray,
For Satan
meets me when I try
And fights my soul away.
I would but
can't repent,
Though I
endeavor oft,
This stony heart cannot relent
Till Jesus
makes it soft.
I would but
cannot love,
Though would
by love divine,
No argument
hath power to move,
No soul so
base as mine.
I would but
cannot rest,
In God's most
holy will,
And what he
appoints is best,
Yet murmur as
it still.
Oh, cut I but
believe,
Then all would easy be,
I would but
cannot Lord relieve,
My help must
come from thee.
But if indeed
I would,
Though I can
nothing do,
Yet the lesson
is something good,
For which my
praise is due.
Wilt thou not
penament at length,
The work thou
hast began,
And with a
will afford me strength,
In all thy
ways to run.
***************
Come all you
longing pilgrims dear,
The joyful
news I'll tell,
The Lord has
brought near
To save our souls from hell.
' Twas angels
brought the tidings down,
To shepherds
in the field,
That God with
men is reconciled,
His son to
them revealed.
Come mourning
and afflicted souls
With songs of
loudest praise,
Let all men to
a Savior dear,
Their hearts
and voices raise.
There's glory,
glory in my soul,
It comes from
heaven above,
Which makes me
praise my God so bold,
And his dear
children love.
I'll serve the
bleeding Lamb of God,
I love his
ways so well.
Because his
precious blood was spilled,
To save my
soul from hell.
***************
The blessed
Mary to seek
Her Lord
entombed in stone,
The napkin and
the sheet she found,
Together in
the tomb.
An angel said,
"he is not here,
He is risen
from the dead,
And streams of
grace for sinners flow,
As free as did his blood."
All glory,
glory to my King.
He is now upon
his throne,
Inviting
strangers home to God,
And claims
them for his own.
Sing glorious
hosanna to the Lord,
Salvation to
our King.
Let all that's
washed in Jesus blood,
His glorious
praises sing.
***************
There is a
land of leisure,
Where streams
of joy forever roll,
Its there I
have my treasure,
And there I
long to rest my soul.
Long darkness
dwelt around me.
With scarcely
an anchoring ray,
But since my
Savior found me,
A lamp has
shown along my way.
My way is full
of dangers,
But 'tis the path that leads to God,
And like a
faithful soldier,
I'll boldly
march along the road.
Now I must
gird my sword on,
My
breastplate, helmet and shield,
And fight the
host of Satan,
Until I reach
the heavenly field.
June the 24, 1811
The church met and found in love. Then came forward Sister Cathy Roberts and said she invited the Sister to come and she came and gave up her letter to the church. They received it in full fellowship. Dismissed in love.
Church met and found in love. Then came forward Brother Riggs and acknowledged he has sinned in going to see a bee tree on Sunday and says he has sinned. The church forgives him. A query to the church: "Whether we are baptised with the Holy Ghost or with fire, or of days or not". The church answers, "No longer than the Apostles continued". Dismissed in order.
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