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BEP(F.771.004
21 Jan 1771:12 (1843)
London, Nov.5 A true anedcote of the late Mr. Whitefield.--
In the early part of his life, this gentleman was preaching
in the open fields, when a drummer happened to be present,
who was determined to interrupt his pious business, and
rudely beat his drum in a violent manner, in order to drown
the preacher's voice, Mr. Whitefield spoke very loud, but
was not so powerful as the instrument: He therefore called
out to the drummer in those words: "Friend, you and I serve
the two greatest masters existing, but in different
callings; you may beat up for volunteers for King George; I
for the Lord Jesus Christ. In God's name then don't let us
interrupt each other; the world is wide enough for us both,
and we may get recruits in abundance." This speech had such
an effect, that the drummer went away in great good humour,
and left the preacher in full possession of the field.
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