But they stand aloof, busy with personal and material interest, while thousands of men, women and children are yearly destroyed, soul and body, through their indifference to duty and ignorance of their fellows' suffering." "It is easy to say such things," answered Mr.Dinneford, who felt the remarks of Mr.Paulding as almost personal.
"Yes, it is easy to say them," returned the missionary, his voice dropping to a lower key, "and it may be of little use to say them.

I am sometimes almost in despair, standing so nearly alone as I do with my feet on the very brink of this devastating flood of evil, and getting back only faint echoes to my calls for help.

But when year after year I see some sheaves coming in as the reward of my efforts and of the few noble hearts that work with me, I thank God and take courage, and I lift my voice and call more loudly for help, trusting that I may be heard by some who, if they would only come up to the help of the Lord against the mighty, would scatter his foes like chaff on the threshing-floor.

But I am holding you back from your purpose to visit the mayor; I think you had better act promptly if you would get possession of the child.
I shall be interested in the result, and will take it as a favor if you will call at the mission again.".