I was born in Central New York, My father was the Sunday-school superintendent of the Baptist Sunday school of Ithaca, from before I was born until I became my own master.
My brothers and sisters were earnest workers in the church, and members of it.
I cannot remember when I believed what was preached from the pulpit, and when any leading questions were put to me concerning my spiritual welfare I was speechless. Not that I was particularly stubborn, but there was nothing I could say if I spoke the truth that would please anyone.
