In this memoir, Jeter reflects on his long and varied life, which included stints as a Baptist pastor, a college president, and a Confederate chaplain. He offers insights into the religious and social landscape of the American South during the nineteenth century, as well as his own personal struggles and triumphs. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Southern history or Baptist theology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.