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Richard Furman (1755-1825) was one of the most prominent Baptist ministers in the early years of America, and his works are here printed for the fist tiem in nearly two centuries. The first part of the book includes a compilation of tributes and biographies from the past. The second part contains Furman's own works, consisting of sermons, letters, and addresses.
Chiefly personal correspondence re religion, education, politics, and social activities, including petition, c.1778, for establishment of seminary/academy in Santee, S.C.; 6 letters, 10 Sept. 1800-11 June 1818, Charleston, S.C., re revivals, foreign missions, evangelism among slaves, Baptist church in Beaufort, S.C., and other religious activities.
As a traveling evangelist, advocate of religious freedom, leader of the patriot cause, minister, and educator, Richard Furman became an important figure in American religious history and a potent political force in South Carolina. The only book-length treatment of the Baptist scholar and minister.
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His letter, written from New Bern, North Carolina Sept. 3, 1846, to Archibald McDowell, Forestville, North Carolina discusses the case of George Stevenson's conversion and mentions Samuel Wait (1789-1867).
During his more than thirty years as a vascular surgeon, Richard Furman literally held clogged arteries and diseased hearts in his hands and wondered why the person lying on the table hadn't been more careful. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in America, and in most cases it is completely preventable. So why are we slowly destroying our bodies and killing ourselves? And what can we do to turn it around? The good news is, simple, sustainable lifestyle changes can mean the difference between health and infirmity, between life and death. Putting his three decades of experience and education to work, Dr. Furman gives readers the strategies they need to live not just longer...
Reverend Furman hopes that bad weather will keep the Reverend Morse's ship from sailing until the next day so he will be able to preach that night. He encloses copies of the letters Morse lent to him and remarks that he is glad to know that serious exhortations are being made to promote the Gospel.