Religion: Midget Revivalist

The Rev. John G. Thompson of Kremlin, Va. is a little (3 ft. 10) but hefty (115 Ib.) Negro. When it comes to fighting sin, he is a mighty midget. Last week, before spellbound revivalist crowds, he demonstrated his pious art at Milwaukee's St. Matthew's Colored Methodist Episcopal Church.

His well-tried masterpiece was a re-enactment of Daniel in the lion's den. The Rev. Mr. Thompson whirled like a dervish, shadowboxed, raced with miniature fury up & down the platform, dropped to his knees to carry on in a high-pitched chant. Down front, the sinners whooped & hollered. On the stage sat five...

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