The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-16

RELIGION AND WEALTH.
Schweinfurth possesses in his own name
property which has been given him out
right TO the amount of $500, 900 at the low
est calculation. Wherever a member oil
the "Church Triumphant" is found they
set aside tenth OF all their earnings as
ti,bes for the Lord, and the Lord deposits
II in different banks in his own name.
When the Herald reporter called at the
Community he was met by young male
servant and ushered into the front parlor.
This room was commodous and elegantly
furnished. The feet sank into velvet
Garnet. leopard and wolf skins were spread
about, and added TO the beauty and rich
ness OF the surroundings. The house is
furnished in antique oak, and light comes
through large plate glass windows, sur
rounded by many hued colored glass.
From the snowy ceiling hung large and
plittering chandeliers. The reporter was
introduced to the richly dressed and quite
pretty Young ladies, who gave every evil
dence OF refinement and culture. They
answered few immaterial questions
politely, but appeared 10 be reserved, and
were evidently relieved when an inner
door opened and the savior Schwein.
furth appeared A very bright eye and
bright red English cut whiskers were the
first things one noticed and mentally com.
mcnted on. His natty feet were encased
in patent leather shoes; heavy gold lob
chain hung from n watch pocket; a very
high clerical collar and brilliant blue
and gold tic surrounded his neck. lilo
was dressed throughout in good taste, and
there was an air OF gentlemanly ease and
elegance from the crown OF his head to
his shiny ioolgear.
When informed that the visitor was In
search OF information rs the representa-.
five of great newspaper which is read
throughout both continents, II seemed as
If slight shade passed over his counte-
nance and there was moinontary hesita-
ton before his reply. But IL was only
,rnnsitory. and in q moment he said;
evil YOU kindly follow me TO my study.
have no objection 20 answer any reason.
able questions YOU may PROFOUND, II oil
proper character"
lie led the way into the hall and thence
10 the two-story wing and up stairs into
room which bore tine appearance oil lite-
rary mans comfortable retreat Il was
lined with books in solid walnut cases
tas,eiully veneered with French varnisf
and deliberately carved. Motioning the
visitor TO Sleepy Hollow chair, no fol
lowed suit and awaited the intcrrogltories
HE Is CHRIST
Tho first question would siartlc an av-
eragc man, but IL did not surprise the Rev.
schwcinfurth' care you Christi
81 am," was the reply 81 am more
than Christ am the perfect man aud
also God. possess the attributes OF
Jesus the sinlcss, and have His spirit; and
more than that, ! am the Almighty Him.
self"
"This, then, is your second advent on
oarth?n
at is, and | am accomplishing untold
good. The time IL not far of when ! shall
make such manifestations OF my divinity
and power rs will startle the world and
bring believers TO me by thousands"
"Whcn did you discover iint your d.
vine attributes and that you were the great
head Of the church2'
"in 1888, at the dcccaso Of Mrs Beck
man. Three DAYS before her death she
had a light from heaven and transferred
her spiritual hoiincss 10 me. Before her
death outsiders enormously called her
the woman Christ That was not true.
She was the spiritual bride OF Christ, and
her people were called Beckmanilcs
After her death at first ! was only scnsi.
hc that possessed the attributes OF
Chris, and had In my own person His
spirit coming second time on earth.
The people who believe In this great truth
we're The Church Triumphant Within
the pasf year there has been still greater
knowledge, and can now declare that
am God Almighty. My name is Il am,
that am
The quiet aud impressive manner which
accompanied these words led the reporter
TO scrutinizo the speaker closely 10 detect
symptoms Of insanity. But there was ne
wildncss In his eyes, no nervousness IL
his manner lie sat as calmly aud cx
pressed himself ns deliberately a. any on
could utter the most unqucslionable tru
Ism.
"Can YOU, then, perform miracles
Can YOU vanish irum the flesh and bc II
visible, and pass from ono place TO ri
other M q sprilg'
ayes, / have unlimited power. q
come into a room with closed doos M
disappear. can raise the dead, cure III
ease, aud do al the miraculous thin
which accomplished when | WIS on q
earth before. | do not practice the
often, for wish 10 convert the world
the truth without depending ON supC
natural powers, but by the truth itsc
one OF the ladies You taw down stains "
IN the last stages Of consumption, ply
clans had no hope Tor her. brought h
back from the face Of death with u
divine power and without approachi
her DID YOU over see n monc healtl
mortal? Physical iniirmitics are cured
me simply by faith, and ! can cure th,
without even their exercise Of faith, II
would"
"Do you expect to live on earth &
oyer?'
~ shall DO horc many years Ia the pr
ont body, and the world will see wond
iul sights before cnst Oh this body. !
am incarnatc aud when tiis goes u
the corruption oi death my spirit v
enter another body and still live ON ear
How OF when the present body will
has not vet been revealed OF the Faith
But IN form aud substance the idonti
body | now possess was the one that \
crudhrd ON Calvary. There are mr
thing In the gospels that are inaccur
about my crucihxion and my life ON oar
and ! am now occupied In writing q n
and true version of the New Icatam
that can be accepted as the perfect aud
spifcd word. This In itself, when gi'
10 the world, viii create n rcyolul
among those Who now consider thcmscl
orthodox believers"
"Will You tell me something Of y
domestic life hcrcg'
Donruc LTE 90 rim nrrENNNfru
"wcll. sir, you can auy that We live
large family. There are several mari
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