My heart has been so wrapt up in this excellent work that I accounted myself more honored of God than if He had made me emperor of all the world, or the lord of all the glory of the earth without it.

He that converteth a sinner from the error of his ways doth save a soul from death, and they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament." Now, the great Apostle expressed what every ambassador of Christ constantly experiences when in the thick of the Master's work.

His are the joys of acquisition.

His purse may be scanty, his teaching may be humble, and the field of his labor may be so obscure that no bulletins of his achievements are ever proclaimed to an admiring world.
Difficulties may sadden and discouragement bring him to his knees; but I tell you that obscure, toiling man of God has a joy vouchsafed to him that a Frederick or a Marlborough never knew on the field of bloody triumph, or that a Rothschild never dreams of in his mansions of splendor, nor an Astor with his stores of gold.

Every nugget of fresh truth discovered makes him happier than one who has found golden spoil.
Every attentive auditor is a delight; every look of interest on a human countenance flashes back to illuminate his own.