The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-07
JONES AND SMALL.
How the Efforts of These Evangelists Are Re-
garded by Ministers and Others.

CHICAGO, March 6.-The papers this after
noon print a number of interviews and letters
from ministers regarding the work of Rev. Sam
Jones and Rev. Sam Small. Prof. David Swing
wrote:
"Sarn Jones is so terribly strong against some
heads and hearts which need plain talk and
brotherly advice, that his merits surpass his
mistakes"
Right Rev. Chas. E. Cheney. rector of the Re-
formed Episcopal Church of Christ. and Bishop
of the Synod Of Chicago. was very outspoken in
opposition to- the evangelists. He makes the
following objections to their work:
.First-The exceeding coarseness and vul-
garity OF their language. 1t degradeS the gospel
and the ministry of Christ.
"Second-If correctly reported they strike a
blow at the very heart of the gospel of Christ in
making human salvation depend not on the
works OF Jesus Christ, but on defective human
righteousness.
"Third-I object to these men because they
exaggerate in an uncalled-for way the incon-
sistencies of church members before large and
miscellaneous audiences"
Said he: Il speak with reluctance, because |
am not opposed to proper revival methods, but,
in my judgment, this attempt to put the pulpit
on the level with montebank shows can result in
no good to the churches of Chicago
Rev. DIR. Thomas said he liked Joness theol-
ogy. II think, though, we will have to say that
Brother Jones is extravagant in some things. |
hope that such a mode will result in a deep
awakening being made, and have not lost hope
in that direction, but / fear his extravaganza
aud some of his peculiar methods may serve to
weaken his influence"
The other ministers interviewed declared
their belief that good would result from the eff
forts of the two evangelists.
A member of the Calumet Club, which Rev.
Sam Jones described as ''that house ia the way
to hell, going down to the chairs OF death"
writes: Some of the members are better men
than Jones or Small. IL either of these persons
was to apply for admission into this
club, he would be black-balled as not enough of
a gentleman or decent enough for membership.
Their coarse characters would unfit them for it.
Several clergymen now helping Jones and Small
have attended receptions given by the Calumet
Club. and spoken Mt gatherings of this club
this house of death They will do so again.
this person to driyel his wholesale coarse SANDER
of the members2'
The evangelists, Rev. Sam Jones and Mr.. Sam
Small, did not hold any meetings to-day, but
spent the day in resting at their hotel, and In
preparing for work tomorrow. They have found
it necessary to make it o rule not to receive
callers on Saturday, else they would not have q
moments time to themselves. but would be COM
PEELED to hold one continuous reception. SO great
is the rush of people to see them and
the desire to shake hands with them.
When asked to-day regarding his work here,
movement and progress of the first week OF
union services here. Inever have made greater
progress anywhere in the same length of time.
/ have never preached to more responsive people
or to warmer-hearted, more sympathetic people.
The support from the ministers is hearty and
whole-souled. They are the finest body Of
preachers, taken as a whole, + have ever seen, I
think, without any invidious comparisons. /
shall remain here at least three weeks longer, !
suppose"