tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284597030233351185.post4706270832190341254..comments2024-02-04T19:01:49.455-06:00Comments on Itawamba Connections: Rev. Sion BlytheMona Robinson Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942686174431804604noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284597030233351185.post-62528434491181942542016-07-23T09:57:11.515-05:002016-07-23T09:57:11.515-05:00I may be wrong, but I believe the cause of his not...I may be wrong, but I believe the cause of his not wanting to preach was that the churches in North Carolina were strongly Calvinist or Reformed in doctrine, whereas Rev. Blythe moved in his theology more to an Armenian doctrine. That probably would have caused some discord, and Rev. Blythe, in his discouragement, decided not to preach. The fact that he became a revivalist in Alabama speaks to his fervor for God. Furthermore, he and Rev. Holcomb, who was a staunch Calvinist, were good friends and worked together for God in Alabama.Joe Whittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284597030233351185.post-9048592631036993952010-06-29T12:58:16.315-05:002010-06-29T12:58:16.315-05:00Lori, I couldn't find out why Rev. Blythe want...Lori, I couldn't find out why Rev. Blythe wanted the information kept quiet about his preaching background. A Blythe family history indicates that he was a pastor at Middle Fork Saluda Church in South Carolina before moving to Alabama. <br /><br />MonaMona Robinson Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07942686174431804604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284597030233351185.post-24700817093899865572010-06-28T11:54:12.279-05:002010-06-28T11:54:12.279-05:00What an interesting story. I am the sister of two ...What an interesting story. I am the sister of two Baptist preachers, so I am intrigued by the fact the good Rev. was trying to keep it a secret that he was a pastor. Obviously, something had happened that had clouded his ministry for some reason for awhile. I'm glad that he was "found out" and spent so many years with that congregation. It makes me want to learn more about him.Lori Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12333580228977150564noreply@blogger.com