The doctor came and pronounced him dangerously ill.

And Philip, with the burden of his work weighing heavier on him every moment, took up this additional load and prayed his Lord to give him strength to carry it and save another soul.
It was at the time of this event in Mr.Strong's life that another occurred which had its special bearing upon the crisis of all his life.
The church was dear to his thought, loved by him with a love that only very few of the members understood.

In spite of his apparent failure to rouse them to a conception of their duty as he saw it, he was confident that the spirit of God would accomplish the miracle which he could not do.

Then there were those in Calvary Church who sympathized heartily with him and were ready to follow his leadership.

He was not without fellowship, and it gave him courage.