A Sketch of the LIfe of Elder Humphrey Posey: First Baptist Missionary to the Cherokee Indians

by Robert Fleming

Overview

This very brief Memoir of Elder Posey was published in 1852; it was prepared by the Author, at the request of the Western Baptist Association, Georgia. "It is hoped that the numerous friends of the deceased may be interested in its perusal, and that the religion of Christ may be promoted by its circulation. But it is especially hoped, that the cause of Indian Missions may be aided, and the general cause of benevolence sub-served."

From the days of John the Baptist until now, the Baptists have been more famous for preaching in the wilderness, than for wearing soft raiment, and for dwelling in king's houses. They have generally been looked upon as reeds shaken with the wind, and have every where been spoken against. Many of them have been eloquent ministers of Jesus Christ, "fervent in the spirit, and mighty in the scriptures," and have "taught diligently the things of the Lord." Some of the most distinguished men which the world has eer known wee in principle and profession Baptists. A record of their history has not, however, in all instances, been preserved. In this respect, the Baptists have not done justice to themselves nor to the cause they so heartily adhere to. They have probably been criminal in this thing to a greater extent than they are able to perceive. The great, and almost unparalleled increase of their numbers within the past and present century, has given rise to an era in their history which will, no doubt, mark their general character for centuries to come.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781734192735
Publisher:	Old Paths Publications, Inc
Publication date:	11/04/2019
Series:	Baptist History , #1
Pages:	108
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.22(d)

Table of Contents

Preliminary Remarks 7

Chapter I

Birth of Humphrey Posey.—His Education.—Habits of Early Life 13

Chapter II

His Marriage. Conversion. Impressions on Preaching. Ordination. 19

Chapter III

Revival of the Missionary Cause in Europe. Among the Baptists in America. American Board of Commissioners. Triennial Convention. Valley Town Mission among the Cherokee Indians. Mr. Posey’s Agency and Influence among them. 31

Chapter IV

Character of Elder Posey as a Christian. A Preacher. A Pastor. A Yoke-fellow in the Ministry. Letter from Elder A. Webb. Interesting Anecdote. Dr. Howell’s letter. Respect of the Indians for him.

Chapter V

The Organization fo the Georgia Baptist Convention. Presence of Elder Posey. His Labors in Georgia. Agency for Cave Spring School, in Floyd County. Death of Mrs. Posey. His Marriage to Mrs. Jane Stokes, and Settlement in Newnan. His Death.

Chapter VI

Persecution of Elder Posey. Anecdote. Method of Preaching. His Portrait.