What experience has taught me ; an autobiography of Thomas William Burton .. . e of Thes-salonica, because they searched the Scripturesdaily. It had the words on the college seal asa motto: God hath made of one blood all na-tions of men. I could hear the older ones aboutthe place talking about that school so very muchthat it would make the fire of inspiration burnwithin me. Then, on the other hand, I wouldbecome discouraged when the sad news came thatthe Rev. John G. Fee was being mobbed on allsides because he took the stand he did, of an abo-litionist, and established a mixed school, espe-cia
What experience has taught me ; an autobiography of Thomas William Burton .. . e of Thes-salonica, because they searched the Scripturesdaily. It had the words on the college seal asa motto: God hath made of one blood all na-tions of men. I could hear the older ones aboutthe place talking about that school so very muchthat it would make the fire of inspiration burnwithin me. Then, on the other hand, I wouldbecome discouraged when the sad news came thatthe Rev. John G. Fee was being mobbed on allsides because he took the stand he did, of an abo-litionist, and established a mixed school, espe-cially in a slave State. Upon one occasion, whenMr. Fee was preaching in Madison County, nearby, on the subject of Christian Union, and wasaccompanied by Robert Jones, a native of thecounty, and Messrs. Field and Marsh, residentsin that vicinity, there was apprehension of dan-ger, and Mr. Fee had been consulted as to thepropriety of carrying guns. He said, No; ifI am disturbed I will appeal to the courts. Hebelieved in the right of self-defense, but was op- 2> o c HO H >. Boyhood at the Old Homestead 27 posed to the practice of carrying arms, and be-lieved they were more often a source of dangerthan a means of safety. The sermon had commenced when a mob ofsixty men with pistols and guns surrounded thehouse. One came in and said to Mr. Fee, Thereare men here who wish you to stop and come replied, I am engaged in the exercise of aConstitutional right and a religious duty; pleasedo not interrupt me, and preached on. Theman went out, and soon two others returned anddemanded that he come out. He preached seized him and dragged him out, no resist-ance being made. Men with a rope swore theywould hang him to the first tree unless he wouldpromise to leave the county and never returnHe replied, I am in your hands; I would notharm you if you harm me; the responsibility iswith you; I can make no pledge; duty to Godand my country forbid. They swore theywould duck him in th
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