The life and writings of Rufus CBurleson, DD., LLD., containing a biography of DrBurleson by HonHarry Hayens; . so long, do notknow one thing. Rufus reminded his father that when thecongregation laughed, under these withering criticisms of thedenomination to which he belonged, he hung his head inshame, not that the insinuations were either true or just, butthat there was even an excuse for making them. My soul,Rufus said, burned as young Davids did when Goliathderided Israel, and Israels God, and I want to so preparemyself as a preacher as to make it impossible to cast such reflec-tions on God
The life and writings of Rufus CBurleson, DD., LLD., containing a biography of DrBurleson by HonHarry Hayens; . so long, do notknow one thing. Rufus reminded his father that when thecongregation laughed, under these withering criticisms of thedenomination to which he belonged, he hung his head inshame, not that the insinuations were either true or just, butthat there was even an excuse for making them. My soul,Rufus said, burned as young Davids did when Goliathderided Israel, and Israels God, and I want to so preparemyself as a preacher as to make it impossible to cast such reflec-tions on Gods Church and Baptist people. Capt. Burleson was most profoundly impressed with hissons argument, pleased with his laudable purpose and lofty Dr. Rufus C. Burleson. 39 ambition, but was not convinced that he could stand theclose application and confinement of college life. He stillwithheld his consent for his son to return to Nashville. Rufus remained on the farm, doing some work, takingmuch outdoor exercise, and pursuing his studies, until 1842,when his health was fully restored, and his strength 40 The Life and Whitings oe CHAPTER V
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