19 August 1863
Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877
Newspaper
Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 42 (August 19, 1863)]
An editorial titled "Thoughts" discusses the recent request by Jefferson Davis for a day of fasting and prayer. A long obituary for "Col. Oliver Evans Edwards" gives a lengthy biography as a lawyer, legislative member, and heroism in war. An article titled "Dedication" reports a spiritual jubilee in Orangeburg and the dedication of a new Baptist church there. "Divine Tokens" teaches the ways of God and his economy of grace, in particular application to the war. "Notes on the Times" criticiztes Abraham LIncoln's uncivilized warfare and mentions developments in Mississippi and Virginia, amongst…
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