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Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 28 (May 6, 1863)]

"Beautiful Passages" examines different excerpts from works of literature about change, including day to night, life to death, and summer to fall. Letters to the editor make suggestions about how to distribute the paper to soldiers. A woman writes an...

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Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 30 (May 20, 1863)]

"An Essay" on the safety of the church is published on request of the Union, continued in the next issue. An article examines "The Nobility in Human Character." A letter to the editor describes "Indigenous Medicinal Plants." "Southern Baptist...

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Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 31 (May 27, 1863)]

"An Essay" on the safety of the church is published on request of the Union, continued from the preceding issue. Short articles examine the death of Christianity ("A Dead Christianity"), wealth ("Men of Wealth"), belief in God ("Sweet Saying")...

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Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 32 (June 3, 1863)]

"Army Correspondence" prints a letter from the army evangelist of the Domestic Mission Board reporting on their work and requesting for more copies of the paper to be sent to soldiers. A chaplain reports the revival work in their camp during a quiet...

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Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 34 (June 17, 1863)]

A letter to the editor discusses "Apparent Discrepencies in the Scriptures." In "A Soldier's Macedonian Cry," pastors are encouraged to leave their churches and go preach in the battlefield to soldiers. A letter by Chaplain with the 14th South...

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Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 35 (June 24, 1863)]

"Rev. A.E. Dickinson's Annual Report to the General Association of Virginia" discusses plans to send out further evangelists and take care of churches at home. "Army Correspondence" prints a lengthy letter by Chaplain 1st South Carolina Volunteers...

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Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 36 (July 1, 1863)]

"Growth in Grace," an essay spanning multiple issues, describes the influence and progress of grace. An article about "Foreign Missions" requests funds. A letter from Fort Johnston, James Island, South Carolina requests more copies of hte paper....

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Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 37 (July 15, 1863)]

"We Plead for Our Soldiers" asks readers to support soldiers by sending bibles and papers. A discussion of "The Parable of the Tares" is included. In "Nomination," the editors publish their support for Dr. Boyce's seat in the Confederate Congress. A...

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Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 39 (July 29, 1863)]

An article titled "The Soldier's Trust" describes watching soldiers bid loved ones farewell on their way to battle. The author of a letter "To all S. C. Soldiers" promises to send the paper to any soldier who asks for one. Brief, didactic articles...

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Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 40 (August 5, 1863)]

"Domestic Mission Board -- Its Work and Responsibilities" lists four areas of importance as the cultivation of the domestic field, the army, The Indian Department, and Bible Distributions. A letter to the editor title "James the Least" examines the...

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