BANNER BIBLE BAND, NASHVILLE, TENN. This Band began the study of our lessons in 1895, and has continued until the present, 1902. they have been faithful members of their church, but as faithful in reproving, by their everday life, what was contrary to the Bible. In 1899 their church began to collect money for a new edifice by giving suppers, and in other ways begging the unconverted for help. This Band said, "We will help by self-denial." The Band numbered only eight, so that only eight of those seen in the picture were members of the Band. At the end of six months the Band had given $66.75, while all the other members of the churches had raised $357.95. The members of the Band are poor--as poor as the others. The Band grew more Christlike, the others became more worldly. This Band is only one of hundreds that have proven by their every-day conduct the power of daily prayerful Bible study to rebuke sin and maintain a closer walk with God. From "In Christ's Stead": Autobiographical Sketches.

BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION LEADERS IN LOUISIANA, IN 1879 From "In Christ's Stead": Autobiographical Sketches.

BIBLE AND SUNSHINE BAND, CHATTANOOGA, TENN. From "In Christ's Stead": Autobiographical Sketches.

BISHOP D. M. BROWN, Gramgling, La. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

BISHOP J. H. HENDERSON, Hot Springs, Ark. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

BISHOP J. M. CARTER'S HOME. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

BISHOP JAMES MONROE CARTER. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

BISHOP W. W. HILL. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

THE BOYD FAMILY. [The above cut represents Rev. R. H. Boyd and Family.] From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

C. S. BROWN, D. D., Winston, N. C. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

CHAS. H. PARRISH, A. B., A. M. From Evidences of Progress among Colored People.

CITY MINISTERS' UNION, New Orleans. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

DR. C. L. FISHER, Birmingham, Ala. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

DR. H. C. COTTON. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

DR. HARVEY JOHNSON, Baltimore, Md. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

DR. J. A. DENNIS, Seguin, Texas. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

DR. S. E. SMITH, Owensboro, Ky. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

DR. W. H. SUGGS. Little Rock. Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

ELDER A. H. SAMUELS. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

ELDER AUDER BACK FLOOD. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

Elder C. L. Fisher, D. D. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

ELDER C. L. ROBERTS, D. D. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

ELDER C. W. BROOKS, 1136 Cherokee St., New Orleans, La. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

ELDER F. J. DAVIDSON, A. M., D. D. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

ELDER GEORGE W. WALKER. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

Elder H. B. N. Brown, B. D. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

ELDER I. A. CARTER. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

ELDER J. L. BURRELL, D. D. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

ELDER JACKSON J. FULLER. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

ELDER L. ALLEN, SR. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

ELDER L. FORD, Benton, La. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

FACULTY OF SABINE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

FIRESIDE SCHOOL FAMILY, PETERSBURG, VA. The father in this family, Rev. C. W. McColl, is both a pastor and missionary. From "In Christ's Stead": Autobiographical Sketches.

GEORGE WALKER From "In Christ's Stead": Autobiographical Sketches.

HON. G. W. LOWE, Holly Grove, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

HON. J. W. LYONS, Washington, D. C. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

HON. TAYLOR G. EWING, Nashville, Tenn. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

I. E. ALSUP, Nashville, Tenn. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

J. W. WILEY, M. D. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

J.P. Moore Miss Lydia Lawrence RECITATION ROOM From "In Christ's Stead": Autobiographical Sketches.

JAMES C. OWEN From "In Christ's Stead": Autobiographical Sketches.

Joanna Greenlee Henrietta Patrick Mary Flowers Virginia W. Broughton Mary J. Gibson FIRESIDE SCHOOL SECRETARIES From "In Christ's Stead": Autobiographical Sketches.

JOANNA P. MOORE From photograph taken in 1898 [Frontispiece Image] From "In Christ's Stead": Autobiographical Sketches.

JOANNA P. MOORE IN 1867 From "In Christ's Stead": Autobiographical Sketches.

JOANNA P. MOORE IN 1880 From "In Christ's Stead": Autobiographical Sketches.

From a photograph taken in 1885. I still keep tight hold of the Bible. My new year's message for 1902 is: "Now the God of hope fill with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Spirit" (Rom. 15:13). Oh, beloved friends, be hopeful, be courageous. God cannot use discouraged people. The above text tells us we get our hopefulness by faith and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Free for all. Take and rejoice. SISTER JOANNA P. MOORE. From "In Christ's Stead": Autobiographical Sketches.

JOHN MILTON SMITH. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

L. G. JORDAN, D. D. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

MAILING "HOPE." From photograph taken in Spring of 1890 From "In Christ's Stead": Autobiographical Sketches.

MISS ELIZABETH NORRINGTON. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

THE MORRIS FAMILY. [The above cut represents the author and his family.] From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

MR. JNO. S. TROWER, Philadelphia, Pa. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

Mrs. Fannie Pound J.P. Moore Lydia Lawrence TRAINING SCHOOL FOR WIVES AND MOTHERS, BATON ROUGE, LA. From photograph taken in 1888 From "In Christ's Stead": Autobiographical Sketches.

MRS. L. D. PRUITT, President Woman's State Convention. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

MRS. M. C. BOOKER, Little Rock, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

MRS. W. F. GRAHAM, Richmond, Va. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

PRESIDENT JOHN MARKS AND OTHER CONVENTION LEADERS, 1879 From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

PRESIDENT W. M. TAYLOR AND OTHER STATE CONVENTION LEADERS 1914. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

PRINCIPAL R. E. JACOBS, of Sabine Normal and Industrial Institute. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

PROF. A. W. PEGUES, Ph. D., Raleigh, N. C. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

PROF. JAMES H. GARNETT, A. M., D. D., Jefferson City, Mo. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

PROF. JOSEPH A. BOOKER, A. M., D. D., Little Rock, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

PROF. R. E. BRYANT, Marianna, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. A. A. COSEY, Clarksdale, Miss. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. A. H. MILLER, Helana, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. BENJ. W. FARRIS, Boston, Mass. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. C. B. BROWN, Marianna, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. C. H. PARRISH, D. D., Louisville, Ky. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. C. S. DINKINS, D. D., Selma, Ala. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. C. T. STAMPS, B. D., Edwards, Miss. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. D. H. HARRIS, Chicago, Ill. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. E. ARLINGTON WILSON, Kansas City, Mo. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. E. B. TOPP, Mississippi. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. E. GREEN, Fordyce, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. E. H. McDONALD, Syracuse, N. Y. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. E. W. D. ISAAC, D. D. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. G B. HOWARD, D. D., Petersburg. Va. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. G. W. LONGWOOD, Monroe, La. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. G. W. RAIFORD, Pensacola, Florida. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. GEO. W. DUDLEY, Texarkana, Tex. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. H C HOWELL, Langston City, Okla. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. H. C. COTTON, Belle Alliance, La. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. H. R. McMILLAN, Cottonplant, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. H. W. BOWEN, D. D., Durant, Miss. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. I. G. BAILEY, Pine Bluff, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. J. ANDERSON TAYLOR, D. D., Washington, D. C. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. J. C. BATTLE, Pine Bluff, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. J. D. HUMPHREY, Brinkley, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. J. F. THOMAS, Illinois. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. J. H. A. CYRUS, Port Royal, Va. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. J. H. EASON, D. D., Anniston, Ala. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. J. J. BLACKSHEAR, Indianapolis, Ind. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. J. P. BARTON, Talladega, Ala. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. J. R. BE N TT, Hot Springs, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. J. W. McCRARY, Fordyce, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. P. S. L. HUTCHINS, Columbus, Ga. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. R. H. BOYD, D. D. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. ROBERT MITCHELL, D. D., Frankfort, Ky. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. S. A. MOSELEY, D. D., Pine Bluff, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. S. L. CANNON, Marianna, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. SUTTON E. GRIGGS, B. D. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. W. F. GRAHAM, D. D., Richmond, Va. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. W. G. PARKS, Chattanooga, Tenn. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. W. H. ANDERSON, D. D., Evansville, Ind. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. W. H. JERNAGAN, Okolona, Miss. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. W. H. McRIDLEY, A. M., D. D., Cadiz, Ky. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. WILLIAM BECKHAM, Austin, Tex. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. WILLIAM JARRETT, Coffee, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

REV. WILLIS ANTHONY HOLMES, Helena, Ark. From Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences and Important Correspondence, With a Picture Gallery of Eminent Ministers and Scholars.

T. A. WALKER, Baton Rouge, La. From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.

THOMAS PETERSON From "In Christ's Stead": Autobiographical Sketches.

WM. H. STEWART. From Evidences of Progress among Colored People.

WM. HICKS, A. B., D. D. [Frontispiece Image] From History of Louisiana Negro Baptists from 1804 to 1914.