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This debate was held at Mangrum, Ark., between bro. F.M. Strickland of the church of Christ and J.E. Hurd, representing the "Millennial Dawn" or "Russellite" church.
Mr. Hurd did considerable "blowing" when he came into the community, declaring that he had been trying for 30 years to get a "Campbellite" to debate with him. When bro. Strickland signed propositions with him, Hurd said he bro. Strickland was the bravest man he had seen in 30 years. From that time until the debate began he kept spreading to the four winds that he would "clear up" bro. Strickland in a few minutes; that bro. Strickland would not be able to make but one speech. But when the debate began, his tune changed. Bro. Strickland so completely covered him up with scriptural arguments that there was no possible chance of his ever coming out.
The debate continued two sessions. Before the time for the 3rd session arrived, Mr. Hurd sent word that if we would announce it that he had quit the debate he would never debate again. It was a great victory for the truth. Bro. Strickland is great.
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F. M. Strickland vs J. E. Hurd (Jehovah's Witness)
November 20, 1919
Mangrum, Arkansas
(By W. Curtis Porter)
November 20, 1919
Mangrum, Arkansas
(By W. Curtis Porter)
This debate was held at Mangrum, Ark., between bro. F.M. Strickland of the church of Christ and J.E. Hurd, representing the "Millennial Dawn" or "Russellite" church.
Mr. Hurd did considerable "blowing" when he came into the community, declaring that he had been trying for 30 years to get a "Campbellite" to debate with him. When bro. Strickland signed propositions with him, Hurd said he bro. Strickland was the bravest man he had seen in 30 years. From that time until the debate began he kept spreading to the four winds that he would "clear up" bro. Strickland in a few minutes; that bro. Strickland would not be able to make but one speech. But when the debate began, his tune changed. Bro. Strickland so completely covered him up with scriptural arguments that there was no possible chance of his ever coming out.
The debate continued two sessions. Before the time for the 3rd session arrived, Mr. Hurd sent word that if we would announce it that he had quit the debate he would never debate again. It was a great victory for the truth. Bro. Strickland is great.
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