Henry Clay Morrison Honored in The Christian Hall of Fame

Henry Clay Morrison
1857 – 1942

H. C. Morrison was born in Barren County, Kentucky*. His parents died when he was very young and he was raised by his grandparents. The rugged religious atmosphere and the constant spirit of revival throughout the Blue Grass region made a profound impression upon him. It awakened his consciousness to his need of Christ and the assurance of deliverance from sin. About the age of 11, he was converted and soon after felt the call to the ministry. Although he made no attempt to preach for about eight years, he was much occupied with church work. At the age of 19, he was licensed to preach and demonstrated the validity of his call.

In his work as a circuit rider and station pastor, he was called to one of the most responsible Methodist churches in Kentucky. In 1890 he left the pastorate to give himself to the work of evangelism and to the publishing of a religious paper called, The Old Methodist, which later became The Herald. Morrison’s evangelistic leadership in Methodism grew rapidly from Kentucky to most of the other states and foreign lands. A contemporary said of him, “To him was given by God a heart to move the multitude, a mind to think God’s thoughts, and a voice to rouse his century, his church, and his country.”

The camp meeting became one of his chief instruments; and perhaps no other man ever gave more time or effective leadership to this phase of evangelism than he. In addition to this, he served as President of Asbury Theological Seminary in 1923. William Jennings Bryan said, “I regard H. C. Morrison the greatest pulpit orator on the American continent.” And at Morrison’s death in 1942, it was written of him, “… a tall tree has fallen in the forest, but it went down with a great shout of victory. He died as he lived … in the midst of a campaign for souls.”
* Note: Morrison was actually Born in Bedford, Kentucky, and came to Barren County at age two.

Morrison Park, Boyhood Home of Rev.Henry Clay Morrison,Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky

Morrison Park Holiness Camp-Meeting, was established by Bro.Morrison in 1900, on the site of his boyhood home. Morrison came to Barren County at age two in 1859, and lived here until his teen age years. The painting of young Morrison (above) is part of a new project, an upcoming book. The book will be a colorful re-telling of Morrison's young life here in Barren County, and how the Lord used him for His glory. The book will serve as a fundraising tool, to help provide the costs of erecting a new tabernacle on the Morrison Park Camp-Meeting grounds, The plans are to build the new tabernacle in the same spot where Morrison and other great ministers preached over the years. The Book is planned for publication in November 2015.

Electrical Work continues at Morrison Park

Electrical work continues at Morrison Park. Tony Clemmons and his son are putting in the service. It is a lot of hard work on their part, but they are doing a great job. Ricky Spillman did the back hoe work. We will soon have lights in the Morrison Cabin, and the restroom building. This new service will also allow so many things to be added at a later time when needed.

Electrical Work at Morrison Park

Restoration work is continuing at Morrison Park, to provide much needed electric service.  This service will provide electricity to the Morrison Library Cabin as well as the restroom facility. The work being done will also provide service for future projects such as a new tabernacle, and more outdoor lighting. With adequate weather the first phase of this work should be done within a few weeks. We are very excited to be moving forward with the restoration as we have promised, and  are very excited and grateful these things can be done. Thanks again to all those who have contributed to this project. We still need your support and value your prayers. God Bless, Gary Bewley

Easter Service at Morrison Park

An Easter Morning Sunrise Service was held this morning at Morrison Park Holiness Camp Meeting. Bro Eric Guffey, (pictured above) Pastor of Grider Memorial Church conducted the services. There was a good gathering, despite the cool temperatures. The services were held in the H.C. Morrison Memorial Library Cabin. Brother Guffey preached about  the resurrection, and about knowing Jesus as a true savior and friend. Brother Guffey did an outstanding job, with a Godly message full of Spirit and Truth It was enjoyed by all .

                                           Some of those who gathered are pictured here.

Photo of James Morrison, father of Henry Clay Morrison

We are very excited! Nancy Richey just discovered a photo someone placed on Ancestry, purported  to be the photo of James Morrison, the father of Henry Clay Morrison. The photo seems to be period, and to bear a convincing resemblance to the son. James Morrison died around 1861, leaving young Henry Clay, an orphan at the age of four. Morrison was raised in his grandfather's home across the road from present day Morrison Park Holiness Camp Meeting grounds near Glasgow Kentucky. We are very excited to see this long sought after photo.

Heartfelt Salvation, including Henry Clay Morrison, now available, FREE, and on line to read and share.

Heartfelt Salvation, The True Salvation, is a fresh and candid look at scripture and testimonies that teach the truth about what Salvation really is. Heartfelt Salvation reminds us of the heavenly promises, assurances and joys from the Spirit of God, clearly shed upon those that belong to Him. This book also takes a hard, and critical look at the practices and deceptions that have longed plagued Christian Churches, that sadly, we believe have led many a trusting soul to eternal doom. Rev. Henry Clay Morrison is prominently featured in the book, with much credence given to his conversion, and testimony, which bears witness to all scriptural truth. Heartfelt Salvation rallies other Christians and true believing Churches to stand up and be heard against the false practices and deceptive teachings, so prominent in the world today.
A copy is now on line, and can be accessed at heartfeltsalvation.wordpress.com
or  at heartfeltsalvation.blogspot.com
For a free book, contact Gary Bewley  2731 Tompkinsville Rd. Glasgow, Ky. 42141