The Life and Labors of E. M. Marvin: One of the Bishops of the M. E. Church, South is a biographical book written by David Rice Manally and published in 1888. The book tells the story of E. M. Marvin, who was a bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The book covers Marvin's life from his birth in 1819 to his death in 1878, and it details his many accomplishments and contributions to the church. The book also discusses the theological and political issues that were prevalent during Marvin's time, including slavery and the Civil War. Overall, The Life and Labors of E. M. Marvin provides a comprehensive look at the life of an important figure in the history of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.Together With A Discussion Of Some Of The More Important Points Of Doctrine And Principles Of Church Polity Taught By The Methodist Episcopal Churches.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.