House to house visitation has only been one hemisphere of the pastor's work.

I have accordingly endeavored to guard the door of yonder study so that I might give undivided energy to preparation for this pulpit.
You know, my dear people, how I have preached and what I have preached.
In spite of many interruptions, I have honestly handled each topic as best I could.

The minister that foolishly runs races with himself is doomed to an early suicide.

All that I claim for my sermons is that they have been true to God's Book and the cross of Jesus Christ--have been simple enough for a child to understand, and have been preached in full view of the judgment seat.

I have aimed to keep this pulpit abreast of all great moral reforms and human progress, and the majestic marchings of the kingdom of King Jesus.