CONTENTS.

THE DISCIPLES.

CHAP. I.-INTRODUCTION: THE MORAL AND SPIRITUAL CONDI-

TION OF THE PEOPLE.-Testimony of General Assembly.-Effect

of Revolutionary War.-Testimony of Dr. Armitage.—Material

Condition of the People

CHAP. II. THE GREAT REVIVAL.-Origin of Revival.—Cane Ridge.

-Immediate Results. - Evangelizing Agencies. — Increase in

Church-membership

CHAP. III.-CONTENTION AND DIVISION.-Doctrinal Controversy.-

Organization of the Springfield Presbytery.-The Last Will and

Testament.-Similar Movements.-Success of Stone's Work.-Im-

mersion Introduced.

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CHAP. IV. PREPARATORY EVENTS IN EUROPE.-Conversion of

Thomas Campbell.-John Wesley's Work.-Burghers and Anti-

Burghers.-Alexander Campbell as a Reformer.-The Haldanes.. 34

CHAP. V. THE CAMPBELLS IN AMERICA.-The Heresy Trial.—

Thomas Campbell's Defense.-Propositions of the Christian Asso-

ciation. The Practical Question....

CHAP. VI.-CONNECTION WITH THE BAPTISTS.-Peace Desired.—

The Question of Baptism.-The Nature of Faith.—Position of the

Brush Run Church.-Sermon on the Law.-Circular Letter.-Dis-

solution of Mahoning Association..

CHAP. VII.-THE PROBLEM OF CHRISTIAN UNION.-Reformers
and Christians.-The Language of Inspiration.-An Agreement
Reached. The Problem of Union.-Proposition of the Bishops.-
Reply to the Proposition.-The Proposition Hailed with Gladness.

tions.-Willing to Confer.-Desire for Union.-Plans Proposed.-

The True Basis

CHAP. VIII.—The Creed QueSTION.—Articles of Belief.—Statement
of Faith.—The Bible Only.-Divine Test of Orthodoxy.—The
Authority of Christ.-Creeds and Spiritual Development.-Heretics

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