My father furnished the dimensions and outlines, but allowed the artist whom he employed to complete the structure on his own plan.

It was without seat, table, or ornament of any kind.
This was the temple of his Deity.

Twice in twenty-four hours he repaired hither, unaccompanied by any human being.

Nothing but physical inability to move was allowed to obstruct or postpone this visit.

He did not exact from his family compliance with his example.