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NHG-P.771.005
25 Jan 1771:22 (745)
London. Nov. 5. A true anecdote 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 preachers voice, Mr. Whitefield spoke
very loud, but was not so powerful as the instrument: He
therefore called out to the drummer in these words:---'For
you and I serve the two greatest masters existing, but in
different ways; 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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