old-time religion (1892)

[Barnhart]

"Then Mr. Moody hasn't advanced very far?" was asked.
"Well," replied Mr. Savage, "Mr. Moody represents the worst and crudest
form of old-time religion."
"Isn't this belief of Mr. Moody in keeping with the Bible?"

_The New York Times_, 12/13/1892

Earlier??

Regards,
David

barnhart at highlands.com

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