His exhortations had sometimes a temporary power, but more frequently were repelled with insult and derision.

In pursuit of this object he encountered the most imminent perils, and underwent incredible fatigues, hunger, sickness, and solitude.

The licence of savage passion, and the artifices of his depraved countrymen, all opposed themselves to his progress.

His courage did not forsake him till there appeared no reasonable ground to hope for success.

He desisted not till his heart was relieved from the supposed obligation to persevere.