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Letter to Editor
August 16, 1843
Morning Star
Limerick, York County, Maine
What is this article about?
A letter to the Morning Star recounts two preachers in a place: one ungrammatical and unengaging, losing intelligent hearers; the other equally pious but intelligent, retaining audiences including influential people. It questions denouncing the latter for attracting such listeners, emphasizing saving all souls.
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For the Morning Star.
Intelligence in the ministry.
A preacher labored in a certain place once; and, although he appeared to be a good man, yet he did such violence to language by his ungrammatical expressions, and was so uncultivated in manners that some of the more intelligent were not interested, and after hearing him until they had heard him tell all that he knew, they left attending the meeting.— Another preacher afterwards labored there. He was no better as far as personal piety was concerned than the other. But he was intelligent., and interested his hearers some from Sabbath to Sabbath. The intelligent attended his meetings. But behold some thought this could not be a good faithful minister, because men of some influence wished to hear him preach. We wish to ask a question or two on this. Are not the souls of men of talent and influence worth saving? If they are, is that minister who preaches to their benefit to be denounced as of Satan?
H. N.
Intelligence in the ministry.
A preacher labored in a certain place once; and, although he appeared to be a good man, yet he did such violence to language by his ungrammatical expressions, and was so uncultivated in manners that some of the more intelligent were not interested, and after hearing him until they had heard him tell all that he knew, they left attending the meeting.— Another preacher afterwards labored there. He was no better as far as personal piety was concerned than the other. But he was intelligent., and interested his hearers some from Sabbath to Sabbath. The intelligent attended his meetings. But behold some thought this could not be a good faithful minister, because men of some influence wished to hear him preach. We wish to ask a question or two on this. Are not the souls of men of talent and influence worth saving? If they are, is that minister who preaches to their benefit to be denounced as of Satan?
H. N.
What sub-type of article is it?
Religious
Reflective
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Religion
Morality
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Intelligence In Ministry
Preacher Piety
Saving Souls
Influential Hearers
Religious Attendance
What entities or persons were involved?
H. N.
Morning Star
Letter to Editor Details
Author
H. N.
Recipient
Morning Star
Main Argument
an intelligent preacher who engages hearers, including those of influence, should not be denounced, as all souls, regardless of status, are worth saving through effective ministry.
Notable Details
Anecdote Of Two Preachers: One Ungrammatical And Unengaging, The Other Intelligent And Retaining Audiences.
Rhetorical Questions Challenging Prejudice Against Ministers Who Attract Influential Listeners.