Sesqui-Centennial History

Sesqui-Centennial History

Author: Concord First Presbyterian Church

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-01-11

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780428864903

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Excerpt from Sesqui-Centennial History: First Presbyterian Church, Concord, North Carolina, 1804-1954 S we think of the heritage of our church we are thankful that there have been those along the way who have been willing to lend enough of their time and talent to record much of the history of the church. In 1891 Robert \vashington Allison wrote an interesting sketch of the church's history covering the first ninety years. Then in 1904, when the church observed its centennial. Mrs. Richard Sadler Harris wrote and printed a very informative brochure, which included pictures of the former church build ings and many of its former pastors. In 1927, when our present sanctuary was erected, Morrison Harris Caldwell wrote a sketch which contained many items of interest that had not previously been written. This paper was read at the cornerstone dedication and was placed in the cornerstone, along with many other papers. And now, as we are about to observe the sesqui-centennial, Mrs. John Franklin Reed, daughter of Mrs. Harris who pre pared the 1904 history, has prepared and written a very com prehensive and interesting sketch bringing the record up to date. We are grateful to Mrs. Reed for this splendid work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


The Centennial History of First Presbyterian Church, Hickory, N. C., 1873-1973 (Classic Reprint)

The Centennial History of First Presbyterian Church, Hickory, N. C., 1873-1973 (Classic Reprint)

Author: Mrs. Edmond H. Smith Jr.

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-01-11

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9780428862664

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Excerpt from The Centennial History of First Presbyterian Church, Hickory, N. C., 1873-1973 One hundred years ago, North Carolina was struggling to meet the demands and excesses of Reconstruction. Money was scarce, prices were high and an attitude of demoralization and greed prevailed throughout the South. Yet despite the dark clouds which hung heavy over our state and her southern sisters, the light of the Christian spirit burned steady. As the state attempted to reorganize its governmental structure, the Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina was going about the business of reviving the Lord's work. Recognizing the temper of the times the synod focused its attention upon Christian families, calling upon them to look to their children and to teach them the fear of God and obedience to lawful authority. Following up on its appeal to families, synod next turned its attention to all people, calling them to prayer and to-arise and rebuild the waste places, and urging them to the support of evangelists and missionaries. Although it was synod that was pricking the consciences of North Carolina Presbyterians, it was on the level of presbytery that the responsibility for mission and evangelization was directed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.