Memoir of Rev. Joseph Badger: Fourth EditionHolland, E. G. (Elihu Goodwin)
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Memoir of Rev. Joseph Badger: Fourth Edition
Holland, E. G. (Elihu Goodwin)
Badger, Joseph, 1792-1852
"In his next speech, Rev. Mr. T. entered systematically on
the arguments usually adduced on the Trinitarian side. In
justice I would say he did it with ability. Mr. Badger
followed him in four set speeches, and Mr. Millard in
three. They both amply sustained their ground, but Mr.
Badger's adroitness and skilful management were peculiarly
conspicuous to all present. The way he met the proof texts
presented on the opposite side, his critical analysis of a
trio of persons in one being, together with the absurdity
of the two-nature scheme, made a very convincing impression
on the minds of many then present. I should extend this
article too far were I to attempt to give specimens of the
arguments he used. The debate closed that day with an
appointment to renew it one week afterward. At the next
meeting a crowded assembly attended. An able Presbyterian
minister was present, as a colleague with Mr. T. in the
debate. I think Mr. Badger led off on that day. In his
first speech he reviewed the points gained at the previous
meeting. He showed just where the discussion then stood and
challenged the opposite party to attempt a refutation of
the position now occupied by him and his colleague. Mr. T.
and his assistant did their best. They evinced much ability
and preparation for the contest. But Mr. Badger, in
particular, was upon them in every position they took and
every seeming fastness to which they fled. The debate
continued from ten in the morning, with but a brief recess,
till nearly sunset; the four engaged in it taking nearly
equal parts. When about to close for the day Mr. Badger
proposed that if the opposite party desired it, the debate
could be continued another day. Mr. T. declined, as he
stated, on account of ill health. Thus this animated
discussion closed, and I may say with confidence, it left
on the public mind a favorable influence for the
Christians."
In a New England paper, he says--
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