Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1885 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXIV. "BEFORE THEY CALL I WILL ANSWER." echoed my opinion. The harmony and homeliness of the place is something marvellous. There is a holy clannishness about the men, and a devotedness to the President, which springs from a loyalty to God. Often have I longed for a fitting opportunity to express my gratitude to all those whose influence and interest here helped to fit and prepare me for my life-work. Of the President I will say nothing, because language fails to express what I mean. Any title either before or after his name seems to detract from the grandeur of it. To me he is Spurgeon. That name " unadorned is adorned the most." Mr. James Spurgeon, who is better known as Mr. Spurgeon's brother, is a born co pastor and a good background for his brother's glorious life. From the day I first knew him till now, I have always felt and found I have a friend whom I can consult in any difficulty, and one on whose counsel I can rely. Dear old Mr. Rogers was chairman during my College course, and amongst other things, saw me safely over the "Pons Asinorum." Mr. Gracey is full of grace, and as genial as his countrymen generally are. He sparkles like the emerald, and is as fresh as his own Emerald Isle. For Mr. Fergusson's fatherly tuition I shall ever be thankful. He is as strong and healthy in his influence as his native hills and heather, and has always been as a father to me. And Mr. Selway's scientific lectures have been of much service in my work. It fell to my lot in the classes to sit next to A. J. Clarke, a man of fire and full of zeal. His theology seemed to be "souls for the Saviour, and service for Christ." This drew my heart out towards him: we soon became College companions, and were designated by the brethren, "The College...
