Sketches of the founders of the Methodist Protestant Church, and its bibliography . ed to convince the judgment, and move the unpre-judiced heart to Christ. He has been a capital debater,a dignified president, and a fine executive officer. As a Christian, he is kind, affable and courteous; anaffectionate husband and parent, a true and sympa-thizing friend. He has been a close observer, possessesa large fund of general information, and excels in thesocial circle, by his interesting conversation and anec-dotal illusfrations. He has always been a strong advocate for Temper-ance and an active work
Sketches of the founders of the Methodist Protestant Church, and its bibliography . ed to convince the judgment, and move the unpre-judiced heart to Christ. He has been a capital debater,a dignified president, and a fine executive officer. As a Christian, he is kind, affable and courteous; anaffectionate husband and parent, a true and sympa-thizing friend. He has been a close observer, possessesa large fund of general information, and excels in thesocial circle, by his interesting conversation and anec-dotal illusfrations. He has always been a strong advocate for Temper-ance and an active worker in the good cause. He hasalso taken an active part in the Masonic Fraternity,and in 1847 was appointed Master of the Union LodgeNo. 93, by the Grand Lodge of the State of Virginia. Though now in the 83d year of his age, and the 60thof his ministry, he is still cheerful and happy, preach-ing the Gospel whenever his health will permit. Thuslike the tree planted by the rivers of water, his leavesof faith and hope have not withered, and he is stillbringing forth fruit in old age,. J. J. AMOS. THE METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH. 433 JOSEPH J. AMOS. 1803— But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and allye are brethren. Matt. XXIII: 8, The Gospel is the inspired charter of liberty. Itsanctions no privileged orders: it gives no exclusiverights. All who imbibe its sjjirit and obey its preceptsare recognized as equals: children of the same Father,brethren and sisters in Christ, and heirs to a commoninheritance. It also promotes social freedom, men-tal independence and spiritual liberty by recognizingChrist as the only Master, and the brotherhood rela-tion of the race. Among all the advocates of civil andreligious liberty none have been more faithful thanJoseph Jones Amos, the subject of this brief sketch. He was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, on the30th of September, 1803. His educational advantageswere limited, yet possessing a strong inclination forreading
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