Actions of the Forked Deer Association, when met at Flowers Chapel, near Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee, in September 1905.
"By motion and second, agreed that we adopt as the sense of this association the action of five of our churches as expressed in their letters, that we declare non-fellowship for the idea of a federal form of government, that the commission was given to the church, and not to the apostles or ministry, that it is the duty of the ministry to admonish the alien sinner to repent and believe the gospel, and against affiliation in and with secret orders.
The messengers from Mt. Moriah and Shady Grove withdrew from the association and called for their letters and contribution. The money was given them by their request, but we retained their letters.
By motion and second, we agreed to admonish Mt. Moriah and Shady Grove churches to rid themselves of their disorderly pastor, Elder J. V. Kirkland.
- Selected Editorials from "The Primitive Baptist," Vol. 1, 1896-1910.
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