Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-16
MUNaALL AND MS CRITICS.
The Reverend Doctors Methods Unani-
mOUsly Endorsed.

mOuBiY 1udOfseu.
Editor Morning Nelcs: Upon my re-
turn from Atlanta last Saturday morning,
was very much surprised to learn from
the telegraphic dispatches published in
the NEws that DIR. MunhalPs methods
had created much uupleasantness and
adverse criticism in religious circles in
that city. AS | was the bearer Of an in
vitation from the clergy Of Savannah to
DIR. Munhall to visit us here tor the pur-
pose of holding union religious services. /
thought it important 10 Investigate the
matter anu learn all the facts, SO that. if
the Doctor should come in response TO the
invitation extended him, his evangelistic
efforts would not be preceded by prejudices
and suspicious. If you viii publish the
following extract from the Constitution of
Saturday touching the matter you will do
the cause of truth and justice Il service:
Friday night thero WINS an me Spected scene
at the tabernacle, where over Z, J00 people had
gathered to attend the religious services CON
ducteu by DR.. l.. W. Munhail. OF Indiana. The
great choir had sung several hymns. and most
OF the preliminaries that precede the sermon
had passed when DR.. Hawthorne, the pastor
OF She First Baptist Church, entered and took
his seat on the platform beside Or. Munhall,
who was just about to begin his discourse
DR.. Hawthorne approached him and SAID: -
want TO make a few remarks DR.. Munhau
said. certainly" DIR. Hawthorne's tail form
rose ABOVE the great tnfOng, anu IN MS most
Impressive manner he said:
IAN article has appeared containing state
1neDts concerning tie tabernacle services that
are unjust, incorrect and uDOhristian. That
article was written by Baptist minister, but
feel that risk nothing IN saying that it
rt,presents nobody but the author Of It. | be
lieye that the Baptist people Of Atlanta con
dehsu It's Uucharitabie eplft and language.
The Baptist who condemns the evangelist and
his work regulates the faith and practice Of
his "a theirs. The man chosen by the various
Christian congregations OF this city to conduct
these meetings is q Christian gentleman Of the
purest type. He is a scholar and an able aud
elOuueit minister of Jesus Christ. Hts record
everyNvilorc love him. The attempt TO bring
SUSPICION upon him deserves. and VIII receive
the repro baton Of this community. The pas
tor and uiyIoen who are engaged ia the work
are men of common sense and honesty aud
piety. They are neither dupes nor deecvers.
The peOIae Of Atlanta can afford TO trust
them. ana do trust them The Gospel is
preached hare from day TO day, with great
hdelity, telal lerness and force. Under it- in
1uence men and women Of all classes profess
repentance toward God and faith in Jesus
Christ. la thtsa delusionY I5it trick Of the
devilg MOI ~ is Gods work, and It win
stand to His glory when the man who hates
Is dead and forgotten"
DR.. HAWTHORNE remarks were applauded
TO the echo. and there was every evidence
that they received The unqualified indorse-
ment ofthe congregation. When he asked the
meetings at the tabernacle should he discOn-
tiuued aud requested all who approved of the
manner IA which tlsey had been conducted TO
stand up, the crowd
ROSE As ONE MAN.
II was AN Impressive scene, and IL indicated
that Or. hawthorne had simply voiced the
sentiment of the city, for the great congrega-
ton was as representative IN character ias lt
was IA numbers. II. +. MYERS.
SicdHHdk, JaHs ~. 1855.