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May 31-June 3 at Fayetteville, Tenn.
A committee from both churches secured a 60-100 foot tent for the debate. This was well lighted, had 1100 comfortable chairs, and ushers seated the people graciously. City officials took much delight in roping off the grounds and maintaining order. Houses were opened for the many visitors. Hospitality was everywhere. The speakers contended for their cause, but acted gentlemanly.
H. B. Taylor, is an experienced Baptist debater, a leading representative among Baptists of the South. He was selected by the Baptist association for this encounter. The Baptist seemed to think that once of their man mounted the rostrum, his opponent would cry for mercy; Mr. H. B. Taylor seemed to share this feeling, for he allowed his opponent the opening and closing speeches, a very rare thing for Baptist debaters. He had not made adequate preparation. He was not familiar with his scrapbook that had seen better days.
Bro. John C. Taylor is a man of sterling worth. He is a fluent speaker; familiar with the Book; his mind is quick and alert; he has his lesson at his finger tips; he is neat and attractive in appearance, earnest in his contention, scrupulous in presentation of the truth, and carries conviction to his hearers. In this debate he carried his audience from the first speech. He completely overthrew his opponent's arguments with grace and ease. His work was so complete that he won the high esteem of both friend and foe. H. B. Taylor suffered a most telling defeat. The iron of sectarianism was heated to the proper degree, and bro. Taylor, with the hammer of God's word in hand, struck the mighty blows that exposed error and exalted the truth. At the night sessions many people stood. Both men were courteously respectful at all times. This debate was a living demonstration of the fact that friends that differ radically can have their differences discussed in a frank way without engendering strife and anger.
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John C. Taylor vs H. B. Taylor (Missionary Baptist)
July 14, 1927
Fayetteville, Tennessee
(By Coleman Overby)
July 14, 1927
Fayetteville, Tennessee
(By Coleman Overby)
May 31-June 3 at Fayetteville, Tenn.
A committee from both churches secured a 60-100 foot tent for the debate. This was well lighted, had 1100 comfortable chairs, and ushers seated the people graciously. City officials took much delight in roping off the grounds and maintaining order. Houses were opened for the many visitors. Hospitality was everywhere. The speakers contended for their cause, but acted gentlemanly.
H. B. Taylor, is an experienced Baptist debater, a leading representative among Baptists of the South. He was selected by the Baptist association for this encounter. The Baptist seemed to think that once of their man mounted the rostrum, his opponent would cry for mercy; Mr. H. B. Taylor seemed to share this feeling, for he allowed his opponent the opening and closing speeches, a very rare thing for Baptist debaters. He had not made adequate preparation. He was not familiar with his scrapbook that had seen better days.
Bro. John C. Taylor is a man of sterling worth. He is a fluent speaker; familiar with the Book; his mind is quick and alert; he has his lesson at his finger tips; he is neat and attractive in appearance, earnest in his contention, scrupulous in presentation of the truth, and carries conviction to his hearers. In this debate he carried his audience from the first speech. He completely overthrew his opponent's arguments with grace and ease. His work was so complete that he won the high esteem of both friend and foe. H. B. Taylor suffered a most telling defeat. The iron of sectarianism was heated to the proper degree, and bro. Taylor, with the hammer of God's word in hand, struck the mighty blows that exposed error and exalted the truth. At the night sessions many people stood. Both men were courteously respectful at all times. This debate was a living demonstration of the fact that friends that differ radically can have their differences discussed in a frank way without engendering strife and anger.
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