The Doctrines and Discipline of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church Revised Edition 1918

"The Doctrines and Discipline of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church" by the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church is a guiding document laying out the core beliefs, organizational structure, and customary practices of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, a denomination created to cater to the religious requirements of African Americans. Serving as a complete manual for its followers, this book covers doctrine, church management, the duties expected from church officials, and members of the congregation. The book begins with a note that clarifies corrections that were made for errors and organizational improvements. Then, it gives an address that stresses how crucial it is to comprehend the laws and teachings of the church since they are the cornerstones of a member’s religious conviction. The beginning parts show the history of the church, telling the history of how the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in 1870 after splitting off from the Methodist Episcopal Church. This establishes the groundwork for a detailed study of religious beliefs and commonly accepted rules, reaffirming the church's dedication to its specific purpose and identity inside the wider Christian society.