The Little Baptist - online book

The Little Baptist

By J.M. Martin

"And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus." 2 Timothy 3:15

Publisher's Preface

We send forth "The Little Baptist", with a prayer that the reader may be stirred by the clarity and sincerity of thought and understanding, which this work reveals concerning the great Baptist Distinctives, that we hold so dear.

"The Little Baptist", is written so that a child or an adult may read it with equal enjoyment and learning.

"The Little Baptist", has been out of print since 1848. It was written by J.M. Martin of Rienzi, Mississippi, and was published by the Baptist Book Concern well before the Civil War.

NOTE: This work is in its original format and has not been changed.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Title	Size (Kb)
	01. The Surprise	13.51
	02. The Parents	13.82
	03. Conversation About the Bible	14.81
	04. Mellie at School	22.52
	05. Doing Good for Evil	16.39
	06. Mellie at Home - The Baptist Meeting	18.33
	07. The Investigation	25.21
	08. The Country - Dr. Farnsworth's Visit - Bible Pictures	21.43
	09. Reflections - Conversations - Visitors	17.10
	10. The Country School - Mrs. Brown's Mental Agitations	17.91
	11. Baptismal Regeneration - Mellie's Conversion	27.13
	12. Discussion of Baptism	35.90
	13. The Church Trial - Church Visitor	25.78
	14. The Saturday Meeting - Family Consultation	22.61
	15. Sunday - The Sermon - The Baptism	20.62
	16. Communion	31.86
	17. Appendix	21.60

Preface

I have written a book; not for the student of classic lore, but for the young, to whom plain truths are of more value than polished style. Should it serve the cause of truth, I shall be content for critics to exercise their talents upon its imperfections. The object of the book is to give a plain, common sense view of the doctrines of the gospel, and to present, in a simple style, the peculiar features distinguishing Baptists from all other Christian denominations. I have no designs against the Presbyterians, as such, but select them only as representatives of the great Pedo-Baptist family. The expressions that Dr. Farnsworth is made to use, are generally the stereotyped sentences used by Methodist and Presbyterian controversialists with whom I am acquainted. The trial and expulsion of Mrs. Brown from the church, is introduced merely to form a basis from which to present the Communion question in its true light, and not with a view to show intolerance in the Presbyterian church.

With whatever imperfections this book may have, and with a just feeling of responsibility for the result of its teachings, I send it forth, attended by a fervent prayer that it may be instrumental in the acomplishment of much good.

J.M. Martin.
Rienzi, Miss.

Preface To New Edition

When the plates of this wonderful book became so worn by the issue of over 100,000 copies that the making of new plates was necessary, it was deemed best to have the book carefully edited. I have, therefore, gone over it and have eliminated some defects and some superfluities of expression, but in no case has the sense been changed. The aim has been to make it plainer.

I have added the statement of the offer of $1,000 reward for the production of single passage in the Greek of either the classic or the New Testament period where baptizo means sprinkle or pour, and have given some testimonies of leading scholars of different denominations.

It is confidently hoped that this great little book, whose author builded even better than he knew, will enter upon a greater sphere of usefulness than ever. It has already led its thousands to New Testament truth and practice, - may it continue to lead its tens of thousands.

T.T. Eaton.
Louisville, Ky.