William Rufus Hassell, seventy-six died at his home in Trenton, Tenn., January 31. L. L. Brigance delivered the funeral discourse. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, near Trenton. He was born near Lyles, Hickman County, Tenn., in which county he began to preach at the age of twenty. He soon became noted as an evangelist, impressing all with his faith, devotion, and deep convictions. He held several debates, and proved himself a foeman worthy any sectarian steel. He asked no quarter and gave none. For forty-three years he did the work of an evangelist, answering calls for meetings without thought of pay and when he knew none was to be had. He traveled far and near, regardless of inclement weather. He first located at Hohenwald, but thirty years ago moved to Trenton to join in spirit the work of the lamented ‘lakeside preacher,’ John R. Williams. It may be said he carried on Brother Williams’ work after Williams’ death. No two men were so much alike in firmness of conviction and unswerving defense of the truth. Each built up hundreds of congregations in West Tennessee, and the cause of Christ has prospered there because of their devoted labors. His health failed eight years ago, and in the long, weary years that followed he was in constant expectancy, praying that the Lord would call him home. I write this in love, because the deceased was one of my staunchest friends. James E. Chessor., Centerville, Tenn. - Gospel Advocate, March 24, 1949, page 190.
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Tom Childers - [email protected]
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Tom Childers - [email protected]
William Rufus Hassell, seventy-six died at his home in Trenton, Tenn., January 31. L. L. Brigance delivered the funeral discourse. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, near Trenton. He was born near Lyles, Hickman County, Tenn., in which county he began to preach at the age of twenty. He soon became noted as an evangelist, impressing all with his faith, devotion, and deep convictions. He held several debates, and proved himself a foeman worthy any sectarian steel. He asked no quarter and gave none. For forty-three years he did the work of an evangelist, answering calls for meetings without thought of pay and when he knew none was to be had. He traveled far and near, regardless of inclement weather. He first located at Hohenwald, but thirty years ago moved to Trenton to join in spirit the work of the lamented ‘lakeside preacher,’ John R. Williams. It may be said he carried on Brother Williams’ work after Williams’ death. No two men were so much alike in firmness of conviction and unswerving defense of the truth. Each built up hundreds of congregations in West Tennessee, and the cause of Christ has prospered there because of their devoted labors. His health failed eight years ago, and in the long, weary years that followed he was in constant expectancy, praying that the Lord would call him home. I write this in love, because the deceased was one of my staunchest friends. James E. Chessor., Centerville, Tenn. - Gospel Advocate, March 24, 1949, page 190.
Contributor:
Tom Childers - [email protected]
Contributor:
Tom Childers - [email protected]
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