Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-10
REV. r. HI. B. GLADNEY.
Testimonials From Chuchmen and
Other Citizens.

| From the East Mississippi Times. StarkvilTe
Perhaps there has never been g
more earnest, determined and
fearless christian worker any
where. His sermons have been
full of power and he has preached
the Truth regardless Of all obstac-
les and has made it like a "twO
edged sword.o
Probably no greater testimonial
can be accorded a man than the
result of his labors, and truly,
Rev. Gladney's work here has
been such as to impress his hon
est, christianlike character and
example upon, not only upon, not
only the people of his congrega-
tion, but upon the general citizen
ship of Starkville and community.
It may not be out of place to
quote the follow ing extracts from
expressions of esteem uttered by
some of the best citizens of the
town irrespective of denomina-
tiOn.
Rev. w. S. Harrison. At the Sun
day evening service Bro. Gladney made
a statement of his pastoral work for
the last three years, and especially the
last year, whereupon Bro. Harrison
rose and said: ''That is good report,
one for which we may all De thankful.
l regard Bro. Gladney as a very faith
full pastor. He is one of the most
spiritual, one of the most Christly men
with whom have ever been associat-
ed. His ministry has been of great
advantage to me, and I am a better
man by reason of his ministry
Elder A. M Maxwell, of the Baptist
Church: 81 want to say that the
brave, honest, fearless christian exam
pie of Brother Gladney has made me a
better man..
Elder Howell, of the Baptist Church:
Il have received great benefit from the
christian example of Brother Gladney,
l am better man as the result of my
association with him."
Col T. J. Wood, of the News: ''Bro.
Gladney has been most faithful SER
want of Christ and his work in Stark
vile has been monumental"
Mr. j. L. Martin: II am pleased to
say that Bro. GIadney's pastorate here
has resulted in my great gain in the
spiritual life. He has truly been a
brave and determined advocate of God
ly living"
Prof. D. c. Hull, of A. & M. Col
lege 81 believe that Bro. Gladney's
undivided purpose, during the three
years of his ministry here, has been to
build up the spiritual interest of the
Church and to promote the cause of
practical righteousness in the commu-
nifty. He is man who seeks to know
the will of God in prayer and to reveal
that will to his people. His ministry
has been helpful to me in many ways
B. F. Bell, the local Bar: REV. r.
H. B. Gladney has not only preached
the Truth, but has lived it, and has by
consecrated service compelled the null
titude to face the truth. He is en-
inently a man who does things, but
meyer undertakes a plan before he
hears the "Still small voice" of Di-
vine approval. He is indeed man of
extraordinary courage and unusual
spirituality.
l.. B. Camp, Telephone Supt- II
believe I never knew a more faithful
and fearless man connected with the
ministry than Bro. Gladney, Where
the principal of right is involved he
knows no middle gronnd nor terms of
surrender. He is always for the right
even though he has to stand alone
Mr.. r. B Neal: "On account OF his
deep consecration, the work of the
Lord has prospered in the hands of
Brother Gladney in an unusual way.
His pastorate here has truly been an
incalculable blessing to me
Mr.. E. o McIlwain. Chancery Clerk :.
4 recognize in Rev. Gladney, by vir-
tue of close association with him,
man of the very highest order of faith
and deepest conservation. Such man
of God cannot fail in the work he un-
dertakes.