BX 9211 .B77 M36 1828 Briery Presbyterian Church (Hampden District, Prince A manual for the members of the Briery Presbyterian 'iti!X-y''-<^ An Exact Reprint From an old copy now owned by Mrs, George W. Harlan, (nee Martha Ann Glaybrook Kennedy) Farmington, Missouri PUBLISHED BY Mrs. Robert Burett Oliver, (nee Marie Elizabeth Watkins) Gape Girardeau, Missouri 1907 Printed by Republican MANUAL FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE BRIERY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. / VIRGINIA. Keysvilie^ f^A, x-nery "Pre^^icyi COMPILED BY JAMES W. DOUGLAJS. PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE SESSION. RICHMOND: PRINTED BY J. MACFARLAN, MAIN STREET. Dec. 1828. N. B. — It is requested that all errors and omis- sions, noticed in this Manual, may be reported to the Session of the Church. SKETCH OF THE HISTORY OF BRIERY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The first Presbyterian Minister who ever preached in the counties of Charlotte and Prince Edward, was, probably, the Rev. William Robinson, of the Presby- tery of New Brunswick, in the year 174i3. In 175i5, the Presbytery of Hanover was organized, with six ministers, viz: Messrs Samuel Da vies, John Todd, Alexander Craghead, Robert Henry, John Wright, and John Brown. There was then no Presby- tery So'uth or West of Virginia. Between 17'5i5 and 1760, most probably, the church of Briery was organized by the Rev. Robert Henry. The number and names of the first meniibers are not known. The first ruling Elders were Joseph Morton, and George and Sherwood, Walton. The congregation was irregularly supplied with monthly preaching, by Messrs Henry, Patillo, David Rice, Leak and others until 1775. In the aibsence of a preacher, it was the custom, for a number of years, to have a sermon read, accompanied with the usual exercises of public worship, by Mr Morton, or Mr George Walton. In 1766, a plan was adopted for establishing a per- manent fund for the support of the gospel. About three hundred pounds was obtained by subscription and appropriated to the purchase of servants. 4 HISTORY. In the appropriation of their funds many will think they erred; but it was the error of the age in which they lived, and their 'names and motives should be respected by their descendants. Their names are as follows: £ 5. d. 5i0i 00 O'O 2 5 00 0-0 15 00, O'O 12 00 00 70 00 00 7 10 00 George Walton, _ - _ _ Joseph Morton, _ . _ - John Pettus, _ _ _ - - Henry Watkins, _ - _ _ James Venable, Hezekiah Jackson, Josiah "^ Morton, Matthias Plournoy, Sherwood Walton, Clement Read and William f Watkins, each £10, J James Wimbish, _ _ _ - Christopher Billups, Henry Isbell, Benja^ ^ min Wimbish, Robert Walton, Thomas | Flournoy, Samuel Cobbs, Baker De L 4,0, OO 00 Graffanreid and Samuel Taylor, each 5 pounds, Joshua Blanton, _ - - - Bryan Ferguson, William Booker, Thom- | as Read, John Sullivan, £3 each, j Otoadiah Claybrook, Isaac Read, Thomas "^ Bedford, Samuel Comer, Philip Brew- er, John Crenshaw, Adam Calhoon, J> 22 10 00 John Williams, John Foster, £2, 10s. each, William Jameson, _ . _ - Sion Spencer, William Purnal, William "^ Dabbs, Henry Cox, Warsham Easly, Al- | exander Kean, William Russell, Thos. j. 22 O'O 00 Carter, James Speed, James Cole, Jo- | seph Friend, £2 each, J 4 00 00 12 00 00 2 05 00 Carried up, £282 05 00 HISTORY. 4 10 00 £ s. d. Brought up, 282 05 00 William Baily, Robert Williams, Thomas Murrell, £1 lOs. each, John Popham, James Foster, Thomas Blackstock, Samuel White, WilliaM Barksdale, John Mullin, Nathaniel Williams, A. Cunison, William Rivers, Robert Breedlove, John Morton, Thos. Green, William Nowlet, James Zacka- ry, Elizabeth Rowlet, Richard Rivers, William Martin, Benjamin Watkins, £1 each, John Lunderman, Little Joe Morton, Mat- thew J. Williams, each 15s. Sherwood Pieirson and Richard Hill, each 10®. 1^ 18 00 00 2 05 00 1 00 00 £308 00 00 The first Trustees of the church were Joseph Mor- ton, Greorge Walton and Henry Watkins. The first installed Pastor of Briery, was the Rev. Samuel S. Smith, D.D. His installation took place at Prince Edward C. H. Nov. 9th, 1775. He had been ordained on the 2 7th Oct. previous, at Rockfish, Am- herst Co. Mt Smith resided at the Seminairy, since Hampden Sydney, of which he was the first President, and preached at Briery, half-monthly , for 4 years. In 1779, he accepted the professorship of Moral Philosio- phy, in Princeton College, and on the 2 8th Oct. of that year, his pastoral connexion was dissolved. Mr John B. Smith, who had been ordained at Hamp- den Sydney, the day before, Oct. 27th 1779, immedi- ately succeeded his brother, and preached at Briery, half-monthly for 12 years. In 1786 — 1788 the con- gregation enjoyed, what may be denominated, the FIRST REVIVAL OF RELIGION IN BRIERY. 6 HISTORY. This interesting work of grace commenced in Cum- berland, and soon after in Briery, and was extended to most of the Presbyterian chuTches in Virginia. The number added, as the fruits of this revival, was about 60, almost all of whomi evinced the reality of their con- version by a life of consistent and growing piety. In 17 91, Mr (Smith accepted a call to the third Pres- byterian Church of Philadelphia, and, on the 2 9th Oc- tober, his .pastoral union with the Briery church was dissolved. In 1792 and '93 the church was partially supplied by the Rev. Drury Lacy, pastor of Cumberland. In 1793, Mr Archibald Alexander preached, in con- nexion with Mr Lacy, and in 1794, June 7th was or- dained at Briery Church. The Ordination Sermon by Mr Lacy. The charge by (Mr McRoberts. In the same year, Mt Mathew Lyle began to preach statedly at Briery and Buffalo. His ordination fol- lowed, at Buffalo, Feb. 13th 1795. The sermon by Mr Alexander. The charge by Mr Lacy. Mr Alexander, and Mr Lyle continued collegiate pastors of Briery. Mr Alexander preaching monthly, and Mr Lyle half-monthly, foir 12 years. In I8O16, Mr Alexander was called, as Mr Smith had been before, to the third Presbyterian Church of Phila- delphia. He accepted the call and, lon the 13th No- vember, was released from his obligations to Briery. In 1807, the Rev. William S. Reid succeeded Mr Alexander, as a supply for 6 months. In 1808, Mr Reid was succeeded by the Rev. Moses Hoge, who preached in connexion with M:r Lyle, until 1820, when he resigned. He died about six months afterwards whilst on a visit at Philadelphia. From the resignation of Dr. Hoge to the year 1827, Mr Lyle was the sole pastor. In 1822 and 1823 the church enjoyed the secojjd REVIVAL OF RELIGION. HISTORY 7 It commenced, visibly, at Charlotte Courthouse, dur- ing the Sessions of the Hanover PresbyteTy at that place, and extended to this and other surrounding neighborhoods. The number added to the church, in those two years, was 3l3, all oif v/hom, thus far, it is believed, "ihave proved their faith sincere." In March 18i2 7, after an illness of some months, Mr Lyle v.-as removed, by death, from a stewardship which he had held for thh-ty-tJwee years. He was a man of strong feelings, great energy of character, a sound the- ologian, an inteTeiSting preacher, and so conscien- tiously observant of his engagements as scarcely ever to have disappointed a congregation. He was remark- ably attached to the "doctrines of grace."' "He sowed good seed in 'his field," as was proved by the character of the accessions to the church, during his life-time, and, very soon after his decease, this seed "sprang up and brought forth plentifully y Occasional supplies filled up the year il8i2 7. In January 18i2 8, Mr James W. Douglas began to preach, as a stated supply, engaged for six months. In this year the church was blessed with the third REVIVAL OF RELIGION. T'he first case of decided awakening was on the 13th oif January. Conversion follov\^ed, as it is hoped, in the same week. Instances of hopeful conversion mul- tiplied, and the hand of God became more visible. Nor was it soon withdrawn. The spirit blew gently, and continued gently and steadily to blow through his garden, -until now, at the close of the year, 128 per- sons have been added to the church on examination, and 4 on certificate. 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After i7itoducing the subject 171 such way as he jnay think best, the Diinister addresses himself to the catidi- dates standing before him, as follows : Do you believe in the only living and true God, infi- nitely excelle:nt and glorious; and that there is a triniiy of persons, the Father, the 'Son, and tbe Holy Ghost, :n this divine essence? Do you believe in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, as the word of God, the only infallible rule of faith and practice? Do you believe that you are sinners, and as such d'^.- serve the wrath of GrOd forever? Do you believe in Jesus Christ as the Savior of sin- ners, the only Mediator between God and man? Do you believe in the necessity of the renewing an'd sanctifying operations of the Holy Spirit; and that you must be holy in order to be happy? Do you believe in the resurrection of the dead; and in a general judgment? Do you believe these things? {Here the candidates bow assent.) And, now, do you take this God the Father, to be your Father, the Son to be your Saviour, and the Holy •Spirit to be; your sanctifier; and to this glorious Trin- ity, one God, do you heartily and wholly give your- selves away, and all you have? Do you receive these scriptures as the rule of your faith and practice? Do you as far as you know your own heart, unfeign- €;dly repent of all your 'sins; and, especially your enmi- 5 50 ty to God, and your rejection of the Savior so long; and do you now look and trust for salvation to the righteousness of Christ, received by faith in him? Do you engage to walk with God in the ways of new obedience, and to strive aftex eminent attainments in christian knowledge, piety and usefulness? And :n order to this, do you engage to be diligent in the use of the me:ans of grace, such as reading the scriptures, prayer, self-examination, and attendance on the public worship and ordinance of God's house? Do you promise subjection in the Lord to the consti- tuted authority of the Church to which you belong, and to walk in brotherly love, with its members? And thus, through the grace of God strengthening you, you engage to act until death? {Here again the candidates bow assent.) The minister then says. In consequence of the pro- fessions which you have now made,, and the engage- ments into which you have now entered, I do, in the name of the' Lord Jesus, receive you to the communi :)n of this church, and give you a right to all its privileges. This is followed by a suitable exhortation to the ?tew members, a?id the congregation. The above form should be read by the conununicants frequently ^ and with care- ful self-exatnination^ particularly before every sacramen- tal occasioji. Nature of the covenant entered into at the ■Baptism of Chii^dren. Addressed to Parents. B.aptism w^as instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ, to be a seal of the covenant of grace, and the ordinance of admission to a visible standing in his church; and in presenting your children for baptism, you do publicly give them away to trod, and to his church, and you bind yourseilves to bring them up accordingly. The 51 water, in this ordin-ance implies guilt and pollution, and represents to us justification by the blood of Christ, and regeneration and sanotification by his spirit. But remeimber "No outward forms can make you clean." The procuring the efficient, and the i.n- S'trumental cause of sanctification, can be nothing else than the blood, the spirit .and the word of Christ: and to 'him you must eve;r look for your own salvation, and for the salvation of your children. As soon as your children are capable of receiving instruction, it becomes your duty to have them taught to read God's Holy Word; to instruct them in the principles of the Christian religion, of which there is an excellent sum- mary in the Confession of Faith, and Catechisms of our Church; to pnay for them and with them; to set an example of piety and godliness before them; and, by all the means of God's appointment, to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. These duties, and whatever others you may discover from the word of God, to be binding on you, as Christ- ian parents, you do promise and covenant, in the pres- ence of God and his church, that you will endeavor to perform and do. It is recommended to Parents^ who have offered chil- dren to God in baptism^ frequently , and with careful self examination, to peruse the above explanation of their baptismal engagement. NOTES. 1. It is a rule of the session of Briery, that Presby- terians from other churches, on removing into our bounds, may commune with us for one year; but, that after the expiration of a year, they must either produce a certificate from the church to which they have be- longed, and connect themselves with this church, or give to the pastor or session a reason why they do not. 2. Members removing within the bounds of other churches, ought to procure certificates of dismission, and connect themselves with the church within the bounds of which they reside. The neglect of this duty deranges the order of Christ's house; is sometimes greatly injurious to the members so acting; and almost always prevents the church, into whose neighborhood they have gone, from enjoying the full benefit of their influence, counsel and support. 3. Members dismissed are always considered under the watch, and subject to the discipline of the church dismissing them, until they are actually received by the church to which they are dism.i.ssed. See Confes- sion of Faith, under the head of Discipline, chap. 10, sec. 1. 4. "No certificate of church membership shall be considered valid testimony of the good standing of the bearer, if it be more than one year old, except where there has been no opportunity of presenting it to a church." 'See Discipline, chap, ii, sec. 2. 5. Children should, ordinarily, be baptized in the congregation to which they belong. W-hen they are not, the parents should carry a certificate of their bap- tism to their own pastor or session, that the proper record may be made in the church book. 6. Good order requires that candidates for church membership should offer themselves to the session of Notes. 53 their own church, and not to a session at a distance. When, however, for any special reason, they have been admitted to the communion of a church, which is not properly their own, they should immediately carry a certificate of the fact to their own session, and have their names recorded at home. 7. The session meets statedly, in the session house, on the first Sabbath of every month, at 10' o'clock, A. M. Persons wishing to be received into the church, or having other business, should be present at that hour. 8. The Lord's Supper is administered on the second Sabbath in March ^ June, Septe?nber and December. The services commence at half-past 10 o'clock. Ser- mon on the Saturday preceding at eleven. 9. The Sabbaths immediately succeeding the com- munion Sabbaths, are appropriated for the administra- tion of Baptism. Parents should present their child- ren on those days, if possible. 10. On communion occasions contriibutions are made. (1) In March for the Commissioners Fund, and for the Missionary Society of Briery Congregation. The first named is established, by an assessment on the congregations, to defray the expenses of commissio'n- ers to the General Assembly. The Missionary Society assists in sending the gospel to feeble churches, and destitute places, within the bounds of Hanover Pres- bytery. Ten dollars are given to the Commissioners Fund, and the rest to the Missionary Society. (2) In September, for the education of pious young men, who have not funds of their own, for the gospel ministry. At other times according to notice. 11. Public worship throughout the year commences at 11 o'clock, A. M. except in December and January, when the services is half an hour later. ^5* MEMENTOS, "My first great business upon earth is the sanctification of my own soul." Henry Martyn. ■ "Whenever we become unwatchful, and self- confident, WE ARE NEAR SOME HUMILIATING FALL." Dr Scott. QUESTIONS FOR SELF-EXAMINATION. 1. iDo you sincerely desire to know and to do your duty, and how do you evince your sincerity? 2. Do you endeavor to keep the Sabbath? Do you regularly and seasonably attend on the public worship of the congregation? Do you endeavor to be stii,!,; to be attentive; frequently to lift up your heart to God during the service; to sing with the spirit, and the un- derstanding, making melody in your heart? 3. Are you always in your place at the Lord's table? Have all your children been baptized? How are you fulfilling your covenant engagements? 4. Do' you daily worship God in your family? 5. Have you a Bible of your own? Do you daily read it? How often have you read it through? Do you assent to every 'part that it is good? 6. Do you statedly pray in private? Why do you pray? For what? What is the general character of your prayers? 7. What good book are you reading? What is your object? Have you thought of the influence of the press upon public morals? Do you support the relig- ious press? 8. What are you doing to support and spread the Gospel? W.hat is the state of religion in different parts of the world? 9. Do you speak evil of none? Do you suppress evil reports? Do you promote peace and friendly feelings in your neighborhood? Do you speak the truth? Do you keep your word? Do you pay your debts? Are you strictly honest? Do you relieve the poor? Do you vote at elections, and for good men? 56 Questions. In all companies and' places do you give and get all the benefit you can? 10. Do you pray for your brethren in the church? Do you rejoice in their spiritual and temporal wel- fare? Do you give and accept christian reproof? Do you wish to correct your faults? 11. What station do you hold in the family? How d'O you discharge the duties of 3^)0ur station? 12. Do you guard against pride, selfishness, covet- ousness, arLger, moroseness, levity, discouragement? Against a contentious, censorious, unforgiving, discon- tented temper? Against improper companions, books, songs, sights, amusements? Against intemperance, idleness, impurity? Would ifasting assist you in mor- tifying the flesh? How have you profited by afflic- tions? How do you bear prosperity? 13. What value do you put upon time? What is the great end of life? What is the great end of your's? For what will any fellow creature have rea- son to bless you in eternity? How would you, a hun- dred years hence, wish you had spent your present life? 14. Are you doing any thing, of the lawfulness of which you are not satisfied? 15. In conclusion, what evidence have you that you are a christian? Do you love all christians? Do" you desire to requite evil with good? When you see others transgressing the divine law, does it give you pain? Are you more afraid of displeasing God than man? Would you rather suffer than sin? Does your sorrow for sin continue even after you hope you have been forgiven? Are you willing to have your sancti- fication promoted by any means? 16. How do you know that you are growing in grace? Do you feel more deeply your need of Christ? Do you confide in him? Have you more of a child- like spirit? Do you live near to God? Do you feel Questions. 57 an increasing interest in the prosperity of his church? Do you find a growing thirst for divine truth? Have yon a greater longing after holiness? Doi you groan more painfully under the burden of indwelling sin? Is your devotion to God more fixed and entire? Are you conscious of an increasing willingness to sacrifice even the dearest things to his will? A PRAYER. For a church member after reading the foregoing Covenant, and Questions. Most Holy and ever blessed God. With all humility and reverence would I approach thee, through Jesus Christ. Compose and prepare my heart, that I may worship thee with acceptance and profit. To thee I have devoted' "myself a living sacrifice." I have chosen thee for my portion: and I have resolved in the strength of the Lord Jesus, that I would en- deavor henceforward, to keep all thy commandments. I thank thee for putting the resolution into my heart. But alas! when I would search and try my ways, I find that in all things I come short. I am not filled with the knowledge of thy will; and often when I have known my duty, I did it not; or I did it not in a right manner, or from a right motive. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy loving kindness; according to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. Lord be gracious unto me. Lilt up thy countenance upon me, and give me peace. Against my will, my sins prevail; O Saviour! purge away their stain. And now, for the time to come, I would go and sin no more. But my springs are in thee. Lord, teach me thy statutes, and enable me to keep them. Re- strain and remove the evils of my heart, and influence me, by the most speedy and effectual means, to a life of holiness. (Help me to remember that to glorify thee is the great end of my existence; that to save my soul from sin and hell is my most imiportant business Hymn. 59 on earth; that to spend and be spent for Christ, is my highest duty, honor and privilege; and that I have no more time, no more health and strength,, no more substance, influence or talents than are demanded for this service. Make it one of my daily reflections that I have but one life to live; that my eternal destiny is taking its character from my present every day course of conduct, and that the destiny of many others may depend on mine. May I, therefore be habitually so- licitous that every day do its full part towards fitting me, and all, whom I can influence, for a holy heaven. Help me to lay aside every hindrance, whether it be in my business, my habits, my companions, or what- ever else, and to labor for eternity with my whole might. And in order to this, do thou daily increase my faith, elevate my affections, and excite my desires after christian knowledge, holiness, and usefulness, until I shall have finished my work in thy vineyard, and am myself prepared unto glory, and presented, faultless in thy presence. HYMN. MAY I resolve with all my heart, With all my pow'rs to serve the Lord; Nor from his precepts e'er depart. Whose service is a rich reward. Oh, be his service all my joy! Around let my example shine, 'Till others love the best employ, And join in labors so divine. 60 Hymn. Be this the purpose of my soul, My solemn, my determin'd choice, To yield to his supreme control, And in 'his kind command rejoice. Oh, may I never faint, nor tire. Nor wand'ring leave his sacred ways; Great God, accept my soul's desire, 'And give me strength to live thy praise. i Princeton Theological Seminary Libraries 1012 01251 8512 Date Due ^