After he had remained there for a year, he began to preach as a supply in a church a few miles distant, going on Saturday evening and returning on Monday morning; but always having an attendant with him, not daring to trust himself alone.

This went on for nearly a whole year, when a revival sprang up in the church, which he conducted with great eloquence and fervor.

After the second week of this new excitement, he began to lock himself up in his room after returning from the service, and could not be seen until the next morning.

In the third week of the revival, the excitement of the meetings grew intense.

After this he was only seen in the pulpit, where his air and manner were wild and thrilling.