handwriting dated October 26, 1965: "Dear Bro. in Christ, I have no
objection to you printing any number of 'The Deacon of Dobbinsville.'
Cordially, John A. Morrison."

Then hardly two months later, on December 23, 1965, and before this book
was printed, the author was taken suddenly from this life by a heart
attack at Anderson, Indiana in his 73rd year.

Time is rapidly bearing us all on to eternity. How all-important it is
that we remember constantly the words of the Psalmist: "So teach us to
number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." The Wise Man
writes: "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and
keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." Eccl. 12:13.

March, 1966--Lawrence D. Pruitt, Publisher




The Deacon of Dobbinsville

By John A. Morrison




CHAPTER I


Mount Olivet church at the time of which I am about to write had