Baptist History, Heritage and Distinctives Henry Holcombe, DD – 1762-1824 -Paragraph Supporting Missions Work – PART NINE

Thomas E Kresal November 12,

Baptist History, Heritage and Distinctives Henry Holcombe, DD – 1762-1824 -Paragraph Supporting Missions Work – PART NINE

Like other great and good men, he had enemies — perhaps from envy, if nothing else. These tried hard to make it appear that Dr. Holcombe was opposed to the missionary cause. This will never be believed in Georgia, whose sons are now reaping the benefits of his pious and benevolent labors. His sermons and writings, his sacrifices and toils, and the whole course of his life, contradict and refute the slander. Hear his sentiments in his own words:

“Let us, therefore, send the Word of Life, on the wings of our bounty, in all directions, to disperse the clouds of superstition and ignorance, until Pagans, Mahometans and Jews, with all merely nominal christians, shall see with us the salvation of God.”

The truth is, there was a difference of opinion between him and some prominent men in regard to important matters connected with the mission cause, and rather than wrangle and strive, Dr. Holcombe withdrew from the business, for the time being, for the sake of peace. But, to his latest day, the advancement of the Redeemer’s kingdom was the object, of all others, nearest to his heart.

Thomas E. Kresal from – J. H. Campbell, Georgia Baptists: Historical and Biographical, 1874, pp. 192

Note from Tom: Part Ten will be on Thursday, Nov 13. I will not be on FB Wednesday, Nov. 13 my youngest brother died in a car accident November 7 and I will be attending his funeral.

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