02.01. Foreword

FOREWORD This History of Alien Immersion and Valid Baptism was written by my father, Elder John Harvey Grime, who was for 66 years an active Baptist minister. It was published sixty years ago when my father was living in Ridgely, Tenn. Since the question of alien immersion continues to cause discord within the Baptist ranks, it is hoped that the re-publication of the information contained in these pages will serve to strengthen the convictions of genuine Baptists as they read of the interpretation, stand, and practice of Baptist stalwarts of other days. May the contents of this booklet continue to be an inspiration to all who have an appreciation for our Baptist heritage to earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints". Jude 1:3.

J. HALL GRIME

Route 9 Lebanon Tenn. 37087 January 15, 1969