Who was Alexander Campbell?
A. He was a native of Scotland, brought up and educated in that country, and became a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterians (Seceders), of which he and his father were both ministers. Q. When was this new movement set on foot? A. This is a little difficult to answer as to just when it should be dated, as, like all other movements of like character, it developed by degrees, taking a step at a time. It would seem that the spirit of reformation had taken possession of both father and son before they left Scotland. However, it was not until after reaching this country that it took shape. Thomas Campbell came to America in the spring of 1807, and soon thereafter, probably as early as the next fall, trouble grew out of his teaching. As a result of this, he withdrew from the Presbyterians, and, after a time formed The Christian Association. This is the first organic form of the Current Reformation. He did not claim for it the functions of a church. In 1809, Alexander and the remainde
