He would not let them escape.

Relentlessly he forced them to review their habits of speech and action, their attitude toward each other as church members, and their attitude toward "those without." Behind all refuges and through all subterfuges he made his message follow them, searching their deepest hearts.

And then, with his face illumined as with divine fire, he made his final appeal, while he reminded them of the Infinite love that had stooped to save, and that had wrought itself out in the agonies of the cross.

And while he spoke his last words, all over the church the women were weeping, and strong men were sitting trembling and pale.
After a short prayer, the professor sat down.

Then the minister rose, and for some little time stood facing his people in silence, the gleam in his eyes showing that his fervent Highland nature was on fire.
"My people," he began, and his magnificent voice pealed forth like a solemn bell, "this is the message of the Lord.