The Standard Manual for Baptist Churches

"The Standard Manual for Baptist Churches" by Edward T. Hiscox is a guidebook from the 1800s that explains how Baptist churches work. It talks about their history, how they are set up, and how they should run, giving details on how the churches are managed. The book wants to make the rules clear so everyone in the church, from the pastor to the newest member, knows how things should be done. The author explains why he wrote the book, mentioning his other books about church rules and how people used them. He wanted to create a short, easy-to-get manual with all the important things a church needs to stay organized, especially for new members and churches. He hopes the book will help churches stay united, follow the rules, and stay strong in their faith, while also showing how important the church is to the community. Basically, it's a key book for understanding what Baptists believe and how they do things.