The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1889-12-18
FROM A KTNTUCKIAN.


FROM A KENTucKIAN.
Rev w. Pope Yeaman Writ IS to the
Western Recorder OF his Pleas.
ures in Visiting his Native
State and Describes the
New Church in
Hartford.
IL was a real pleasure to have an OPP
portunity, within the present month, to
visit my native state. The "Old Ken
lucky Home never ceases tn have
charms for n native Kentnckian. The
land of valor, oratory, chiyalrv, pretty
women and fine horses would he vet
more charmful ii there were more active
enterprise and less of the crude sense Of
honor that measures itself ia Ill lud.
The pulpit, the schools aud the press
have great mission and needy field
in Kentucky, to correct and exllt the
popular sentiment above the demand for
personal revenge and desperate ldjust-
ments of personal difference.
TO look upon the soil of INV ances-
tors, and meet the associates of my ear
lier days, was pleasure hei ghtened 10
delight by the privilege of meetiny such
ministers of the Christ us the venerable
| DIR. j. NJ. Pendleton, whose years have
added honor to his name without en-
feehling his frame nor beclouding his
intellect nor abating his devotion to the
/ Truth. And DIR. J. w. Warder, whose
name will long awaken delightful recol-
| lectiOns in Missouri, and whose work
has so intimately and prominently as
sociated him with Kentucky BaptiSts
He led me into an acquaintance with
the theory and workings of the ken
lucky Plan" for mission work and gem
eral missionary benevolence. I am
impressed that Kentucky Baptists have
probably solved the problem of PLANS.
| Conservation with harmonious cooper
alton is the end to be sought. which
when attained must remove and avoid
friction, as well as promote system and
efficiency. Many minds in many states
are watching the working of the Ken
lucky Plan. And Dr. J. ). Coleman-of
whom, more presently. The power of
this man in building up, estab fishing
and making efficient the Baptist cause
in the Green River and southwestern
portions of Kentucky. must become his
toric. Many preacherS-of other de-
nominations as well as our own-with
whom ] conferred, unite in their testi-
mony to the vast an abiding influence
of DIR. Coleman in giving supremacy tn
Baptist principles in this country. And
A. b. Smith, whom | have loved for n
third of century, because he is in
Christ loyable. And John L. Casebier.
and f. Fl. Maddox, and Fred Hale, and
Bro. Irvine, of Bowling Green, and
Bro. Bow, of Russellville. These breth-
rem all contributed to the pleasure of
my visit. | was deeply interested in
four services of Bro Hale's at Bowling
Green. He has some rare gifts. / am
delighted to learn through the Record
er of the results of that meeting. Bro.
Casebier, whom had not seen since he
was a timid Timothy, has grown in pow
er every way-physically, spiritually
and cheerfully. / was impressed by
the culture, dignity and Chesterfield
ian manner of Bro. Hise Maddox.
| was present at the dedication of the
new Baptist house OF worship at Hart
ford, and also at the dedication of the
remarkable and improved house at
Greenville. To speak mt length of these
houses would presume too largely upon
your generosity and the patience of
youi readers. The house at Hartford is
II model of economy in expenditure,
where the size and substantialness, etc,
charming finish and elegant furnish
ing are all considered. The strong
substructure, and the beautiful super
structure ornamented with turrets, por-
ticos and spire, the walls rendered al
most Respondent by the artistic blend
ings of tints and Shades of pure cathe-
dral glass set with imported opalescent
al Il Il 4
massive memorial window with a magic
combination of the brilliant and soft,
the bold and gentle cathedral glass
with interspersion of panes bearing
beautiful inscriptions of appropriate
Scriptures and Christian notices, strike
the observer into delightful amazement.
The inside-vestibule, auditorium, or
gan loft, exquisite pulpit, neat and
comfortable chair sittings, elaborate |
pulpit chairs, baptistry, ante and rob |
ing rooms, and all 50 adjusted that the |
are complete in proper
lions and conveniences. One is made |
to wonder, how could all this be OBJ
tanned for 5000! A compliment to the |
town, credit to the building commit |
tee and commentary upon the execu-
tive ability of the pastor. The house
at Greenville is elegantly unpretentious.
1t cannot fail to impress one by its eX-
hibit of cultured taste. 1t Is as neat.
ly attired refined woman, whose sweet
temper, unsullied virtue and modest
culture beams from every feature. The
office, robing rooms, pulpit and sittings
of this house are better than those of
the Hartford house. This property is
worth not less than $1,000. A promi-
nent lawyer said to me: "No man but
j. 5. Coleman could have accomplished
these wonders" What contribution
to the progress OF our cause in the Green
River Country Yet one thing remains
to be done-proyide for more frequent
use of these excellent houses. Why so
much outlay of money and such exhib.
it of taste for only one service month
in each? Hartford and Greenville
should combine and use all of DIR. Cole
mans time between them. Each church
needs more frequent preaching, more
PASTORAL work and greater organized
effort for an aggressive work. | am
sure the two churches can raise money
enough to pay their pastor for all of his
time. This arrangement would be u
loss to historic old Beaver Dam and en-
Whitesville, but these
could make the sacrifice in the
general interests of the Redeemer's
kingdom.
COLUMBIA, Mo-, Nov. 30, 1889.
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