His eccentric movements accounted his sudden disappearances, but they were disappointed.

They wanted to see their guest again and question him about his history.

They promised themselves he would do so next time.
The following Sunday Philip preached one of those sermons which come to a man once or twice in a whole ministry.

It was the last Sunday of the month, and not a special occasion.

But there had surged into his thought the meaning of the Christian life with such uncontrollable power that his sermon reached hearts never before touched.