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JULY 23, 1952
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cal work with the Negro church
on laurel Street; Mexican Saun-
ders Avenue congregation; High-
land Hills; and outside of Texas,
One of Satan’s most subtle attacks on re-
ligion has always been a denial of recognized
truths and a substitution of erroneous ideas.
We need only to trace his dealing from Eden
to the present as proof of this. Among these
he- denies today are certain truths concerning
the restoration of New Testament Christianity.
This is not new for he began at the inception
of this movement.
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July 23, 1952
Published Wednesday of each week except the last week in Juno
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Send all communications and articles to Box 1158, Abilene, Texas
OLAN L. HICKS___Editor
Entered as second class matter October 18, 1944, at the Post Office
• at Abilene, Texas, under the Act of March 3, 1879
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This is very appropriate for Jesus said, “The
seed is the word of God.” What the above crop
needed for reproduction so does the church of
our Lord. First, it required seed. Within the
seed God has locked the germ of life. It re-
mained in the “Osiris” 7,000 years. We do not
dispute this now for scientific and biblical
dates (marginal) are only estimates. How much
longer the life would remain in this wheat
would be conjecture. We have no worry, how-
ever, about the word of God. It contains life
forever. (Jn. 6:63-; Matt. 25:35). The question
is not does the word contain life necessary to
reproduce, but do we have it as given?
The third requirement is for sowers
sow the seed. This is seen in the illustrat^m
and the parable of the sower. (Lk: 8:5) Paul
shews the necessity in his epistles. (I Cor. 1:
21; Rom. 10:13,14) Do we have those who are
content to “speak where the Bible speaks and
remain silent where it is silent?” There are
many who “have not bowed the knee to Baal.”
They like to be called gospel ministers of
evangelists not “the pastor” and brethren by
fellow-Christians and Mr. by the world instead
of reverend. (Ps. 111:9)
years worked with the South
Heights church. During his ten-
ur* *he first directory of which
there is any record was published
—listing 218 names in the com-
bined membership of South
Heights and South Flores. T. W.
Phillips, Foy E. Wallace, Sr., Ar-
thur Slater and A. Hugh Clark
were the preachers during the
20’s and 30’s. When Clark left in
1935, T. B. Thompson, L. R. Wil-
son and Frank Dunn followed
him. Clark returned for his sec-
Seventy-Year History of Church in
San Antonio Reveals Colorful Growth
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Another requirement is for sunshine and
showers. God must do his part for the seed to
germinate and grow. Has He promised to in
restoration? Jesus said, “And lo, I am with
you always, even unto the end of the world.”
Also, “For where two or three are gathered
in my narrie, there am I in the midst of them.”
If we are earnestly striving to do as the early
Christians did and be as they were, He will
bless us. (Jn. 8:31,32) He has not promised
anything but uprooting to churches of men.
(Matt. 15:13)
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kato, Minn.; and Blythe, Calif.
Foreign work of the congrega-
tions is centered-^ Africa,
many, Italy and Japan.
1940; Jefferson, May, 1943; Alamo
Heights, summer, 1948; and
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to Denver Heights in 1916.
“Weeping Joe" Harding
to San Antonio between
and 1902 and from his efforts a
new church was built, located on
South Flores Street with Harding otner ban Antonio congrega-
as the regular minister. Eleven tions and their
preachers worked with the con- dates are: Government Hill, JZ>e-
pr zX a 4« aA a Al A — 1 n E ____ a _ a — •
Southern is the present ministe'r i926?”Paim *HeIghte7 September’
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The new
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climaxing
years of
research
From this we see how ridiculous it is to
be constantly endeavoring to trace a line of
succession of churches. It was not necessary
with the wheat to be sure what it was, neither
is it with the church. What we need to be
concerned about is whether we are patterned
after the New Testament. Baptists and Roman-
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L’/h®r® th® Bib.le spe,aks. we ACC; James A. McCall and A. H.
Maner, present Grove Avenue
minister.
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The same year the Grove Ave.
Church was established, mem-
* bers of the Denver Heights con-
gregation living on the north side
of town took the lead in organiz-
ing in that area. The Beacon Hill
Church of Christ was formally
organized on July 2, 1922, fol-
lowing a month of tent evange-
lization by T. W. Phillips, who
was selected the first minister
and stayed until 1926. During
Roy H. Lanier’s tenure, 1925-28,
the present church building was
erected. Thomas G. Fowler, Her-
bert L. Newman, E. S. Fitzgerald,
Flavil R. Yeakley, P. D. Wilmeth,
J. A. Dickey and Cecil E. Hill
have preached at Beacon Hill
during its 30-year history. Mem-
bership has grown from 30 to 307
during this time. •
The church in the Harlandale
ists are the most vociferous in claims of sue
cession and neither are patterned after the
word in name, doctrine, and organization.
This introduces another of God’s princif^^
—seed brings forth after its kind both ma-
terially (Gen. 1:11,24) and spiritually. (GaL
6:7,8). These farmers planted this wheat know-
ing that they would have the same kind of
wheat produced. When the crops was har-
vested who would accuse them of having an-
other type? Who would say that it was French
wheat or English wheat because these two na-
tionalities planted it? Why then are we called
Campbellites instead of Christians? Wherein
is the word which converted us different from
the word the apostles preached?
Why is it, too, those who claim to have the
word of God are called Baptists, Methodists,
etc.? That they practice pouring and sprinkling
instead of a burial in water? (Rom. 6:3) And
that Baptism is considered as a non-essefltlal
ordinance? (Mk. 16:16, I Pet. 3:21) It is because
the seed planted in their hearts was altered
by a discipline, manual, confession of faith, or
catechism. Just as regular species ol corn may
be turned into hybrid by cross-breeding so
one who accepts the word of God plus man’s
opinion or law is not and cannot be like the
original Christians until he gives up his human
additions.
This is why we plead with Roman Catho-
lics to give up tradition and human laws and
Protestant denominationalists their man-made
creeds.
Through ecclessiastics, Satan boldly assert-
ed th£t there was no need of restoration of the
“one faith” and “one body” with all members
united in work and worship under “one Lord.”
When that subterfuge was shown false he
maintained through the clerics that restoration
was impossible. Time again this has been met
but still he persists in such slander.
A familiar example of the past to refute this
has been the story about wheat seed found in
Egypt which was taken to this country and
from this we now have our wheat.. Some au-
thorities say this is not true. Nevertheless the
principle holds true. Below is a recent dis-
patch from London taken from the Adrian
Journal of Adrian, Missouri, which not only is
true, but will illustrate how restoration is
possible.
“A special variety of wheat produced
from seed found in a 7,000 year-old tomb
Ln the Valley of Kings, in Egypt, Is to be
harvested shortly at St. Bride’s Farm,
Guernsey, Channel Islands.
“Named ‘Osiris,” the wheat yields a
crop many times greater than any other
known variety because each stem produces
several ears of grain.
“The original seed unearthed from the
tomb was sown in France last year. To the
astonishment of experts it germinated.
As a result, a number of farmers in
France and the British Isles were given 50
grains each on the understanding that they
must not sell any seed and that half of
their harvest must be given to other
farmers.”
The second requirement in restoration is
for soil. The soil for the word of God is the
heart. (Lk. 8:12). The heart is composed of
intellect, emotions, and will. Does man have
the intellect to understand the gospel, the emo-
tions to be moved by its story of love, and will
enough to do what he understands to be right?
If he does, this requirement is met.
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"TUN CHRONICLE __ ______________
ARTICLE OF THE WEEK ——~
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BY 'ROBERT GOODMAN
Yes, the restoration of the New Testament
Church is possible since we have all require-
ments. In fact, it is a reality in the worjd to-
day. No doubt there is a congregation near
you which is striving to be purely and only4^
church of Christ—in name, in faith, in actiomp
and in fruits. Attend the one nearest you and
observe New Testament Christianity in action.
All scholars of the canonicity of the Bible
agree that we do. We are able by manuscripts
and references made by Christians and infi-
dels to trace the writing back to the next
generation after the apostles. In fact, refer-
ence is made, in several places in the Bible of
the books we now have. (Acts 1:1; II Pet. 3:
15,16, etc.).
Have you aent in your sub- membership July 12. I begin
ond tenure as local evangelist in scription renewal yet? If not, do meeting at Pleasant
so at once so as not to miss a Tenn., July 27, and at Green-
wood, Tenn., August 3.”
Outstanding Work Credit to Brothers
(Continued from Page 1)
bering 21, strengthened in num-
bers and in spiritual power.
The church in Brownsville is
asking for help in its efforts to
spread the gospel in the neigh-
boring republic. With only 125
members, they are giving $100
per month to this work. I am
sure that there are many church-
es throughout the brotherhood
who are interested in this effort
who could make at least a small
(Special to the Chronicle)
(The following is a resume of
the history of the churches of
Christ in San Antonio, Texas,
from the thesis of J. Marshall
Butz, Abilene Christian College
’45 graduate, for his 1951 M.A.
in history from St. Mary’s Uni-
versity of San Antonio).
In April, 1884, trustees of the
Disciples Church purchased a lot
at the junction of Camden and
Runnells streets where construc-
tion of the First Christian Church __ _______
began. Completed in the early Bills left Grove Avenue in 1925,
part of 1885, the church was the the membership numbered 229.
first meeting house for pedple He was followed by Jesse P.
tryir({ to adhere to the doctrine Sewell, former president of
»Rama 4 1a A • Ia 1 A aaaa —— a _ _
speak, but where it is silent we
are silent.”
In 1893 the congregation of 200
to 300 split over Texas Christian
Missionary Society, fund-raising
schemes and the organ in wor-
ship. Seven members withdrew
fellowship; they were Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas S. Sweeney, Mr.
and Mrs. Christian A. Gish, Mr.
and Mrs. Sam H. Hall and Mr.
Fowler or Fulton, a single man
in the army al Fort Sam Hous-
ton.
To distinguish themselves from
the First Christian Church, they
were known, for a time, as “The
Firm Foundation Christian
Church.” At first they met from
house to house; then on March 1,
1894, they purchased 4 q lot fac-
ing west on Pierce Aveneue, one
block north of the Southern Pa-
cific Railroad Yards. Their
building, constructed by the men
of the congregation, was com-
pleted in early 1895, with the area was begun primarily by J.
congregation numbering 25. C. Hicks, an elder in the South
Pierce Street brethren complet- Flores congregation. First serv-
ed a new building in the sum- ices were held in the Mayfield
mer of 1909 at the better loca- Boulevard chapel December 31,
tion of Porter and St. Anthony 1933, with Hicks preaching. He
streets, and became known as was evangelist until April, 1935,
the South Heights Church of when he was relieved because of
Christ, the name being changed ill health by Ernest McCoy. Fol-
lowing McCoy were Morris
came Speck, Paul Stevens and Leonard
1900 C. Wagoner. In less than two
decades, membership has grown
from 19 to 400.
Other San Antonio
! and their establishment
gregation from 1914 to 1950. Guy cember,' 1924South San Antonio,
of the 187-member church.
W. D. Bills came to San An- __,
tonio in .June, 1914 and for six West Avenue October," 1950.
• MflAZalzAzJ ava.AL Al— _ fN —__Al
Missionary activities of the San • Spivey Moves to
Colorado City. Texas
Floyd J. Spivy reports, “The
trouble in North Little Rock was
settled on June 15, when thoSe
involved made their confessions
of wrong. The church there
should have a good future.
On July 8 I moved to Colorado
City. The prospects are good for
a profitable work. One placed
„ i a
Valley,
This summer i
preaching Christ
ind^ri great, fc
nu^jir of work
different places
there is a fine ;
z men devoting the
the preaching of
These boys are
ing the spring at
reon Bible Schoc
doing their best
knowledge of
church “south of
It is really enc
how the work in
grossing, for ever
engaged in it an
bring souls to th
In Mexic
From Mexico C
lent news comes t
that Brother L.
started the summ<
panding very
Church in Houst
sent Brother Agi
roa L., to the nat
stay and work full
ing and preaching
According to tl
received the work
nicely. Brother I
from Mexico City
ed a great deal
work there. The
the brethren meet
is Manzanillo 40-3,
Sur, Mexico 18, D.
Brother Ernesto
sponsored in his
14th and Vine coni
lene, Texas, repor
monthly contribution.
Let me assure you that the J
opportunities are great and the
need is urgent. Send to W. Il-
Jackson, 1036 E. Washington St.,
Brownsville, Texas, one of the
elders of the church here.
Should anyone wish to write I
to me for further information, ed- I
dress me at 1353 W. LeVto
Brownsville.
______ - -' ...
ver Heights church outgrew its
facilities. A new edifice on 1200
block of Highland Boulevard was
occupied in November, 1949.
Clark and C. D. Davis, Jr., are
laboring there now as its minis-
ters.
Early in 1920 between 35 and
50 members of the Denver
Heights church set about estab-
lishing a congregation in the
Hunstock Addition, thus forming
the Grove Avenue church with
W. D. Bills as preacher When
?ar^ °_ church was the membership numbered
was
Sewell,
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