Re: Who was Harry Morse ?
2 churches were in Oakland in 1910 that had the same name: Apostolic Faith Mission. Until tonight, all the press articles were about one group. This group had been in or near Oakland since 1903. They are locally called the "Holy Rollers"
This group is known for broken families, emotional worship, and unrealistic behavior, like trying to walk on water. Their leaders prey on young teenage girls.
The other church has had no press. Only in one article does a local Methodist minister explain the difference between the 2 churches.
He favorably describes the church started by the Mission from Azuza as worshippers who engage in Mission work and preaching.
Hopefully, I can find news reports about Seymour's crusade in Oakland. The article mentions Studd, but not Seymour.
Did Harry Morse take over the Mission started by Seymour ? Did his mission become unfavorably compared to by the Apostolics with the bad reputation ? How did he distinguish his mission from the others ?
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