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September 2, 1881
The Daily Cairo Bulletin
Cairo, Alexander County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Rev. Dr. Power, pastor of Vermont Avenue Christian church in Washington, testifies to President Garfield's strong Christian character, citing his public lectures on Christianity, consistent worship, and faithfulness amid Washington's loose morals.
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—The Rev. Dr. Power, the pastor of the Vermont Avenue Christian church, Washington, bears strong testimony to the President's character as a christian man. He says the President "has never hesitated, when it was necessary to testify to his faith."
Dr. Power recalls the fact that Mr. Garfield publicly lectured within two years on the evidences of the Christian religion, and has been for six years a devout and constant worshipper and communicant.
Dr. Power refers to the general looseness of Washington life, and concludes by saying that the President has been a faithful Christian man where nine out of ten would have failed.
Dr. Power recalls the fact that Mr. Garfield publicly lectured within two years on the evidences of the Christian religion, and has been for six years a devout and constant worshipper and communicant.
Dr. Power refers to the general looseness of Washington life, and concludes by saying that the President has been a faithful Christian man where nine out of ten would have failed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Religious Event
Politics
What keywords are associated?
President Garfield
Christian Faith
Rev Dr Power
Washington Morals
Religious Testimony
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Dr. Power
President Garfield
Mr. Garfield
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Primary Location
Washington
Key Persons
Rev. Dr. Power
President Garfield
Mr. Garfield
Event Details
Rev. Dr. Power testifies to President Garfield's Christian character, noting he has publicly lectured on Christianity within two years, been a devout worshipper and communicant for six years, and remained faithful despite Washington's loose morals.