A History of Methodism in Alabama . • JUDGE WILLIAM B. WOOD. (344) The Enlargement and Advancement of the Work. 345 longed beyond that of all her descendants, was for more thanhalf a century a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church atFlorence, she having affiliated at that place as early as 1824,and there continued in the communion until her death. Herupright life was a power for good, and in class-meetings and insts she constantly declared her love of God and at-tested ber confidence in his goodness. She was without guileand without hypocrisy. James Sample, a brother of Mrs. Martha Brandon,
A History of Methodism in Alabama . • JUDGE WILLIAM B. WOOD. (344) The Enlargement and Advancement of the Work. 345 longed beyond that of all her descendants, was for more thanhalf a century a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church atFlorence, she having affiliated at that place as early as 1824,and there continued in the communion until her death. Herupright life was a power for good, and in class-meetings and insts she constantly declared her love of God and at-tested ber confidence in his goodness. She was without guileand without hypocrisy. James Sample, a brother of Mrs. Martha Brandon, and hiswife, Mrs. Parthenia Sample, a daughter of Gov. Hugh McVay,became members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Flr-by or before 1826. James Sample was a leader in everygood work. In building houses of worship, in sustaining Camp-meetings, in hospitality, in benevolence, in prayer, and in song,he led the active, generous, and worshiping hosts. He was de-voted to the Lord, and addicted to his service. His wife, Par-
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