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November 22-25 at Jackson, Tennessee.
Taylor is a leading representative of the Missionary Baptists cause in this part of the country. He is considered an authority on Baptist doctrine, but he had one weakness in this debate. He depended on an old scrapbook that contains various quotations from the Bible and extracts from men which he vainly thinks substantiates Baptist doctrine. Robbed of this book, he would be most pitiable and hopelessly lost in confusion.
A. G. Freed is a veteran of many battles. For many years he has been in the hottest of battles with those that oppose the faith. He is scrupulously neat in appearance, magnetic in his bearing, kind and gentle in his exposure of error, conclusive in his arguments, and has the happy faculty of saying much in few words. He makes few arguments and few replies, but these arguments cover the ground in a most convincing way. In his negatives, he takes hold of the leading line of his opponent and handles it in a masterly way; and he has a way of letting along a "pet saying" of his opponent until the time is ripe for a complete overthrow, then he demolishes it and lifts high the truth in its stead.
The debate was held in the Central Church of Christ. This building is centrally located and easily reached by all. The brethren that took the lead in making this discussion possible did all in their power to induce the Baptists to furnish their house, which was much larger, but in vain. Then a move was put forth to get each church represented in the debate to alternate in the use of two houses, Freed to present his affirmative in the Baptist house, and Taylor to make his affirmation in the Church of Christ building. This, too, met with a flat refusal. Baptists do not want their people to hear debates as a rule. They are afraid of the truth.
The audiences were great at all times. The attendance was far beyond the seating capacity of the house. The main auditorium, balcony, classrooms, were filled. Many were turned away at evening sessions. People from all walks of life attended these sessions. In the attendance, the members of the Church of Christ had the margin at all times; they believe in honorable discussion. Several states were represented, and possibly 50 congregations were represented at different times. Union University, a Baptist school, is located in Jackson. The professors were conspicuous by their absence. A number of students came.
The order was first rate. Each speaker conducted himself in a commendable way. Will J. Cullum kept time for Bro. Freed. Charles Wilson moderated for Taylor. The attention was rapt at all times. The people came to hear and they heard gladly. Eternity alone can tell the amount of good done for the Master.
The singing was one of the leading features of the good work. It was wonderful and sublime. Ealon V. Wilson led in this work. The gospel was sung with the spirit and the understanding. It was a living demonstration that mechanical instruments are not needed in this part of the worship.
The hospitality of the occasion, manifested on every hand, was similar to that which characterized the New Testament saints. All visitors who remained over night were royally entertained by the members of Highland and Central churches. Such hospitality will not soon be forgotten.
A partial list of preachers: T. G. Curd, John Taylor, J. H. Horton, J. G. Malphurs, Thomas J. Wagner, W. A. Record, Louis Dasaro, F. O. Howell, Ca. A. Narred, E. R. Harper, William Ethridge, J. T. Harper, Frank Chambers, G. W. Norman, W. W. Gaddis, Allen Phy, D. D. Woody, Clayton James, L. G. Roberts, E. W. Layne, Jewell Norman, J. Fairs Nichols, Theus Prichard, Douglas Perkins, W. A. Black. J. R. Endsley, G. N. Woods, G. W. Sweeney, H. E. Winkler, N. B. Hardeman, E. P. Smith, Fred Chunn, L. L. Brigance, J. R. Stockard, Alonzo Williams, J. J. Reynolds, Coleman Overby, Norwood Ridge, Hugo Allmond, Douglas Perkins, Paul Simon, Will J. Cullum - 42 in all.
There were a number of Baptist preachers present.
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A. G. Freed vs H. B. Taylor (Missionary Baptist)
January 5, 1928
Jackson, Tennessee
(By Coleman Overby)
January 5, 1928
Jackson, Tennessee
(By Coleman Overby)
November 22-25 at Jackson, Tennessee.
Taylor is a leading representative of the Missionary Baptists cause in this part of the country. He is considered an authority on Baptist doctrine, but he had one weakness in this debate. He depended on an old scrapbook that contains various quotations from the Bible and extracts from men which he vainly thinks substantiates Baptist doctrine. Robbed of this book, he would be most pitiable and hopelessly lost in confusion.
A. G. Freed is a veteran of many battles. For many years he has been in the hottest of battles with those that oppose the faith. He is scrupulously neat in appearance, magnetic in his bearing, kind and gentle in his exposure of error, conclusive in his arguments, and has the happy faculty of saying much in few words. He makes few arguments and few replies, but these arguments cover the ground in a most convincing way. In his negatives, he takes hold of the leading line of his opponent and handles it in a masterly way; and he has a way of letting along a "pet saying" of his opponent until the time is ripe for a complete overthrow, then he demolishes it and lifts high the truth in its stead.
The debate was held in the Central Church of Christ. This building is centrally located and easily reached by all. The brethren that took the lead in making this discussion possible did all in their power to induce the Baptists to furnish their house, which was much larger, but in vain. Then a move was put forth to get each church represented in the debate to alternate in the use of two houses, Freed to present his affirmative in the Baptist house, and Taylor to make his affirmation in the Church of Christ building. This, too, met with a flat refusal. Baptists do not want their people to hear debates as a rule. They are afraid of the truth.
The audiences were great at all times. The attendance was far beyond the seating capacity of the house. The main auditorium, balcony, classrooms, were filled. Many were turned away at evening sessions. People from all walks of life attended these sessions. In the attendance, the members of the Church of Christ had the margin at all times; they believe in honorable discussion. Several states were represented, and possibly 50 congregations were represented at different times. Union University, a Baptist school, is located in Jackson. The professors were conspicuous by their absence. A number of students came.
The order was first rate. Each speaker conducted himself in a commendable way. Will J. Cullum kept time for Bro. Freed. Charles Wilson moderated for Taylor. The attention was rapt at all times. The people came to hear and they heard gladly. Eternity alone can tell the amount of good done for the Master.
The singing was one of the leading features of the good work. It was wonderful and sublime. Ealon V. Wilson led in this work. The gospel was sung with the spirit and the understanding. It was a living demonstration that mechanical instruments are not needed in this part of the worship.
The hospitality of the occasion, manifested on every hand, was similar to that which characterized the New Testament saints. All visitors who remained over night were royally entertained by the members of Highland and Central churches. Such hospitality will not soon be forgotten.
A partial list of preachers: T. G. Curd, John Taylor, J. H. Horton, J. G. Malphurs, Thomas J. Wagner, W. A. Record, Louis Dasaro, F. O. Howell, Ca. A. Narred, E. R. Harper, William Ethridge, J. T. Harper, Frank Chambers, G. W. Norman, W. W. Gaddis, Allen Phy, D. D. Woody, Clayton James, L. G. Roberts, E. W. Layne, Jewell Norman, J. Fairs Nichols, Theus Prichard, Douglas Perkins, W. A. Black. J. R. Endsley, G. N. Woods, G. W. Sweeney, H. E. Winkler, N. B. Hardeman, E. P. Smith, Fred Chunn, L. L. Brigance, J. R. Stockard, Alonzo Williams, J. J. Reynolds, Coleman Overby, Norwood Ridge, Hugo Allmond, Douglas Perkins, Paul Simon, Will J. Cullum - 42 in all.
There were a number of Baptist preachers present.
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