He shunned society and wanted to go to sea.

Even when he went to college many of his classmates stood ahead of him, who have fallen into oblivion.

But when he was converted his whole life changed: he was full of enthusiasm, hopefulness and zeal.

Nothing was too menial for him to undertake to carry his purpose.

He chopped wood, built the fire in his little church in Lawrenceburg, Ind., of only eighteen members, cleaned the lamps, swept the floor and washed the windows.