West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-12-21

proofs that it was members of the
Evangelical Church who committed
that act. Our loval members at
Cr"nesvllle have too much respect
Tor themselves To participate in
such a low deed rs that, and thoy
have notified me to warn tho broth
er that he better proceed little
slow IN his accusations or he mIaht
possibly have to prove his SANDER
GUS assertions. For my part have
treated the opposite faction with all
Kindness and respect since taking
charge of the work.
There is no necessity for any
interference with the Circuit work.
The Pittsburg Conference of the
Evangelical Association, sent me
last spIing to serve Preston Circuit
thls year. The Lord has been
blessing our labors. Precious souls
have been converted and united
with the Church.
Now minister from Ohio comes
IN and claims to be the Pastor, pre-
tends to act us perez. maker. seeks
to Pet the two factions united, or
IN other words, force us under the
CALLING yoke of j. j. Esher's tyran-
icil government. Ia free America
this can never occur. We are true
Blue Evangelicals and strictly
adhere to the Discipline as handed
down to us by our fathers.
The brother says that the evident
purpose of the minority ia schlsm.
The leaders, beaded by Dubs, the
liartzlers, j. w. DJmer and others,
mean to divide the Church and con-
template new denomination.
THIS statement | brand as false in
every particular and cmanates from
the brain of one who has permitted
himself TO be led away by the
Bosses whom he so faithfully serves.
The evident purpose of the
pseudo Pastor in making this state
ment is to bring our cause into dis
rcputc in Preston county aud leave
the impression on the minds OF
those who have Lately united with
Us that they do not belong to the
Evang g,lIcDI Association. Such n
statement is calculated to produce
thi' effect on the minds OF some
and may have tendency TO cause
Them TO wander away from their
saviour and To neglect Christian
dnties. May God in mercy help
them to be loyal TO their Saviour,
loyal to their Church and loyal to
their Pastor. They were recelvcd
into the Church, according 10 the
Discipline are not and never will
bc under the jurisdiction OF leaders
only those of the regular Evangeli.
cal type. whicn is the minority.
The brother speaks of harmon.
izing our difficulties. Will he
please consider the fact that the
minority leaders have made several
attempts TO get the matter compro-
missed, only to be blufTed off with
cruel words Of refus i on the part
Of the majority leaders. No com
promise. 1t is useless for him TO
try his silly tongue To effect com
4 promise on this Circuit, when his
faclion have instituted suit in
kingwood to take from us The
Church our people have made so
many sacrifices to build.
Actions speak much louder than
words ana the minority people on
this Cftcuit biyc too much intelli-
gence 20 BE- dupei into cause
which would taxi away from them
their rights Of civil and religious
liberty.
would very kindly aud respect
fully suggest thd The Reverend
gentleman conhne his labors chiefly
among those who are unsavcd.
The Evangelical Association in
Preston county is enjoying peace
aud prosperity. One pastor is SUI +.
ficielTt for the work. SJminy pas.
tors arc 4 bindrance rather th ~ -
help. The Lord Is with as aud in
his name We conquer.
hEy. WILSON LEWIS.
Pastor Preston Circuit.
Eyang lictl Association.
CRANgsyiLbE, ". Va. Dee. IA.
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