Gospel preacher listed in Ligon's Portraiture of Preachers in 1899.
The Death of W. F. Neal.
By John E. Hammond.
Many homes of the brethren, both in Canada and the United States, were saddened by the news of the death of our beloved brother, William F. Neal, which occurred at his home in Louisville, Ky., on August 31, 1917. On August 26, his first Lord's day home after two meetings, he taught a class in the Lord's-day school, after leading the opening song, " Down in the valley with my Savior I will go," and entered heartily in to the work. After pleasant meetings with brethren before the morning service for breaking of bread, he took his part in the worship. When reading to the church the twelfth chapter of Hebrews, in a clear and distinct voice, he had just finished the statement, "My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord," when his book fell and he sank to the floor. All the medical aid, care, and kind nursing that loving friends and brethren could suggest were provided, but he grew weaker, and passed away on Friday, August 31. The remains of our brother were taken to Winchester, Ky., to be buried, the services being conducted by Brother M. C. Kurfees, of Louisville, Ky. [Gospel Advocate, Sept. 27, 1917, 931].
"...to announce the death of our beloved Bro. W. F. Neal, who departed this life Friday, August 31, 1917 in Louisville, KY. The funeral took place at Winchester, KY., on September 2nd, 1917. He was indeed faithful to the end, and what more glorious end could a Christian desire, than to be taken while in the service of the Master. He has gone, and we truly miss him, but we know that one day we shall meet again to live forever, if we are faithful here below." -- A. H. Beamish.
"Division Four, Instrumental-Noninstrumental: In 1887 the organ was introduced into the public worship of the church at Winchester (the same year it was introduced in Georgetown and Hopkinsville, KY). Trouble had apparently been brewing for a while. This is the home church of James W. Harding (1823-1919) and his son James A. Harding (1848-1922). J. W.'s mother and grandmother had been members of the original Friendship Church and J. W. was baptized by Rains in 1839. Though a local buisnessman, he was an Elder at the church and an intinerant evangelist in the region. He was close friends with Moses Lard and J. W. McGarvey. While the organ was originally introduced into the Sunday School as a compromise, when it was moved into the public assembly this "drove out a number of the oldest, wisest and best members" (according to W. F. Neal). The organ remained in the church despite a petition signed by "forty-five conscientious members." They began a new congregation in the home of J. W. Harding with fifteen people and was known, after the erection of a building in 1891, as the "Fairfax Street Church of Christ." By 1898 the membership was 378. At the turn of the century, the Fairfax Street Church of Christ (400 members) and the Court Street Christian Church (600 members) were the largest churches in Winchester." -- John Mark Hicks
The Death of W. F. Neal.
By John E. Hammond.
Many homes of the brethren, both in Canada and the United States, were saddened by the news of the death of our beloved brother, William F. Neal, which occurred at his home in Louisville, Ky., on August 31, 1917. On August 26, his first Lord's day home after two meetings, he taught a class in the Lord's-day school, after leading the opening song, " Down in the valley with my Savior I will go," and entered heartily in to the work. After pleasant meetings with brethren before the morning service for breaking of bread, he took his part in the worship. When reading to the church the twelfth chapter of Hebrews, in a clear and distinct voice, he had just finished the statement, "My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord," when his book fell and he sank to the floor. All the medical aid, care, and kind nursing that loving friends and brethren could suggest were provided, but he grew weaker, and passed away on Friday, August 31. The remains of our brother were taken to Winchester, Ky., to be buried, the services being conducted by Brother M. C. Kurfees, of Louisville, Ky. [Gospel Advocate, Sept. 27, 1917, 931].
"...to announce the death of our beloved Bro. W. F. Neal, who departed this life Friday, August 31, 1917 in Louisville, KY. The funeral took place at Winchester, KY., on September 2nd, 1917. He was indeed faithful to the end, and what more glorious end could a Christian desire, than to be taken while in the service of the Master. He has gone, and we truly miss him, but we know that one day we shall meet again to live forever, if we are faithful here below." -- A. H. Beamish.
"Division Four, Instrumental-Noninstrumental: In 1887 the organ was introduced into the public worship of the church at Winchester (the same year it was introduced in Georgetown and Hopkinsville, KY). Trouble had apparently been brewing for a while. This is the home church of James W. Harding (1823-1919) and his son James A. Harding (1848-1922). J. W.'s mother and grandmother had been members of the original Friendship Church and J. W. was baptized by Rains in 1839. Though a local buisnessman, he was an Elder at the church and an intinerant evangelist in the region. He was close friends with Moses Lard and J. W. McGarvey. While the organ was originally introduced into the Sunday School as a compromise, when it was moved into the public assembly this "drove out a number of the oldest, wisest and best members" (according to W. F. Neal). The organ remained in the church despite a petition signed by "forty-five conscientious members." They began a new congregation in the home of J. W. Harding with fifteen people and was known, after the erection of a building in 1891, as the "Fairfax Street Church of Christ." By 1898 the membership was 378. At the turn of the century, the Fairfax Street Church of Christ (400 members) and the Court Street Christian Church (600 members) were the largest churches in Winchester." -- John Mark Hicks
Gospel preacher listed in Ligon's Portraiture of Preachers in 1899.
The Death of W. F. Neal.
By John E. Hammond.
Many homes of the brethren, both in Canada and the United States, were saddened by the news of the death of our beloved brother, William F. Neal, which occurred at his home in Louisville, Ky., on August 31, 1917. On August 26, his first Lord's day home after two meetings, he taught a class in the Lord's-day school, after leading the opening song, " Down in the valley with my Savior I will go," and entered heartily in to the work. After pleasant meetings with brethren before the morning service for breaking of bread, he took his part in the worship. When reading to the church the twelfth chapter of Hebrews, in a clear and distinct voice, he had just finished the statement, "My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord," when his book fell and he sank to the floor. All the medical aid, care, and kind nursing that loving friends and brethren could suggest were provided, but he grew weaker, and passed away on Friday, August 31. The remains of our brother were taken to Winchester, Ky., to be buried, the services being conducted by Brother M. C. Kurfees, of Louisville, Ky. [Gospel Advocate, Sept. 27, 1917, 931].
"...to announce the death of our beloved Bro. W. F. Neal, who departed this life Friday, August 31, 1917 in Louisville, KY. The funeral took place at Winchester, KY., on September 2nd, 1917. He was indeed faithful to the end, and what more glorious end could a Christian desire, than to be taken while in the service of the Master. He has gone, and we truly miss him, but we know that one day we shall meet again to live forever, if we are faithful here below." -- A. H. Beamish.
"Division Four, Instrumental-Noninstrumental: In 1887 the organ was introduced into the public worship of the church at Winchester (the same year it was introduced in Georgetown and Hopkinsville, KY). Trouble had apparently been brewing for a while. This is the home church of James W. Harding (1823-1919) and his son James A. Harding (1848-1922). J. W.'s mother and grandmother had been members of the original Friendship Church and J. W. was baptized by Rains in 1839. Though a local buisnessman, he was an Elder at the church and an intinerant evangelist in the region. He was close friends with Moses Lard and J. W. McGarvey. While the organ was originally introduced into the Sunday School as a compromise, when it was moved into the public assembly this "drove out a number of the oldest, wisest and best members" (according to W. F. Neal). The organ remained in the church despite a petition signed by "forty-five conscientious members." They began a new congregation in the home of J. W. Harding with fifteen people and was known, after the erection of a building in 1891, as the "Fairfax Street Church of Christ." By 1898 the membership was 378. At the turn of the century, the Fairfax Street Church of Christ (400 members) and the Court Street Christian Church (600 members) were the largest churches in Winchester." -- John Mark Hicks
The Death of W. F. Neal.
By John E. Hammond.
Many homes of the brethren, both in Canada and the United States, were saddened by the news of the death of our beloved brother, William F. Neal, which occurred at his home in Louisville, Ky., on August 31, 1917. On August 26, his first Lord's day home after two meetings, he taught a class in the Lord's-day school, after leading the opening song, " Down in the valley with my Savior I will go," and entered heartily in to the work. After pleasant meetings with brethren before the morning service for breaking of bread, he took his part in the worship. When reading to the church the twelfth chapter of Hebrews, in a clear and distinct voice, he had just finished the statement, "My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord," when his book fell and he sank to the floor. All the medical aid, care, and kind nursing that loving friends and brethren could suggest were provided, but he grew weaker, and passed away on Friday, August 31. The remains of our brother were taken to Winchester, Ky., to be buried, the services being conducted by Brother M. C. Kurfees, of Louisville, Ky. [Gospel Advocate, Sept. 27, 1917, 931].
"...to announce the death of our beloved Bro. W. F. Neal, who departed this life Friday, August 31, 1917 in Louisville, KY. The funeral took place at Winchester, KY., on September 2nd, 1917. He was indeed faithful to the end, and what more glorious end could a Christian desire, than to be taken while in the service of the Master. He has gone, and we truly miss him, but we know that one day we shall meet again to live forever, if we are faithful here below." -- A. H. Beamish.
"Division Four, Instrumental-Noninstrumental: In 1887 the organ was introduced into the public worship of the church at Winchester (the same year it was introduced in Georgetown and Hopkinsville, KY). Trouble had apparently been brewing for a while. This is the home church of James W. Harding (1823-1919) and his son James A. Harding (1848-1922). J. W.'s mother and grandmother had been members of the original Friendship Church and J. W. was baptized by Rains in 1839. Though a local buisnessman, he was an Elder at the church and an intinerant evangelist in the region. He was close friends with Moses Lard and J. W. McGarvey. While the organ was originally introduced into the Sunday School as a compromise, when it was moved into the public assembly this "drove out a number of the oldest, wisest and best members" (according to W. F. Neal). The organ remained in the church despite a petition signed by "forty-five conscientious members." They began a new congregation in the home of J. W. Harding with fifteen people and was known, after the erection of a building in 1891, as the "Fairfax Street Church of Christ." By 1898 the membership was 378. At the turn of the century, the Fairfax Street Church of Christ (400 members) and the Court Street Christian Church (600 members) were the largest churches in Winchester." -- John Mark Hicks
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