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...Swaggart, who a year ago had scathingly denounced fellow Assemblies of God evangelist Jim Bakker for committing adultery, did not describe his misconduct...
...Every time I have stood before a congregation, before these television cameras, I have met and faced the issues head on. I have never skirted or sidestepped unpleasantries," Swaggart said. "I can do no less this morning...
Forest H. Hall, secretary treasurer of the Louisiana District of the Assemblies of God, told the 7500 people at Swaggart's sprawling family worship center that the evangelist had confessed to church officials and to his family...
...urged Swaggart "to resist the urgings of those outside the church to respond to questions" and called on church members "to refrain from speculation and imagination about this matter...
Amid gasps and streaming tears, the congregation gave Swaggart a standing ovation after Hall turned to him and said, "Brother Swaggart, would you come here? I believe I bring you to a group of people who love...