When we add the number of wholly ignorant men who preached or “exhorted” to that of those who possessed something of an education, it can be seen at a glance that the supply of ministers was large.
He discusses the prevalence of uneducated individuals in the ministry during his time.
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From the time that I can remember anything, almost every day of my life had been occupied in some kind of labour; though I think I would now be a more useful man if I had had time for sports.
No one section of our country was wholly responsible for its introduction, and, besides, it was recognized and protected for years by the General Government.
When they saw that I was not afraid or ashamed to work, they began to assist with more enthusiasm.
Until that question was asked it had never occurred to me that there was no period of my life that was devoted to play.