Microfilm. v.17-75 (1853-1914):[Lacks:v.22:no.4;v.26-28;v.30:no.34;v.33:no.1:p.1-2] Evanston, Ill. : American Theological Library Association, [195?]. 48 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. (ATLA serials preservation program ; ATLA film S0023C). First reel includes some issues of earlier title.
General organ of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1853-July 12, 1940; of the Methodist Church, July 19-Dec. 27, 1940. Cf. National union catalog, pre-1956 imprints.
Absorbed in 1934: Methodist layman. Cf. Union list of United Methodist serials, 1773-1973.
Merged with: Methodist recorder (Baltimore Md.), and the 5 regional editions of the Christian advocate, issued by the Methodist Episcopal Church, to form: Christian advocate (Methodist Church (U.S.) : 1941)