But you will pardon me if first of all I announce my own action, which I believe is demanded by the times and would be approved by our Lord." Philip stepped up nearer the front of the platform and spoke with an added earnestness and power which thrilled every hearer.

A part of the great conflict through which he had gone that past month shone out in his pale face and found partial utterance in his impassioned speech, especially as he drew near the end.

The very abruptness of his proposition smote the people into breathless attention.
"The parsonage in which I am living is a large, even a luxurious dwelling.

It has nine large rooms.

You are familiar with its furnishings.