Since that time I have delivered more than one hundred addresses, in behalf of this institution, in my own country and abroad.

In June, 1857, the New York organization honored me with what was then a novelty in America--a public breakfast, and commissioned me as a delegate to the original parent association in London.

I there met that remarkable Christian merchant, Mr.George Williams, who was the founder of the Association, and who had got much of his first spiritual inspiration from reading the writings of our American, Charles G.Finney.He is now Sir George Williams, my much loved friend, and I do not hesitate to say that there is not another man living who has accomplished such a world-wide work for the glory of God and the welfare of young men.

The President of that first organized London Association was the celebrated philanthropist, the Earl of Shaftesbury, a man whom I had long desired to meet.

My acquaintance with him began in Exeter Hall, at a Sabbath service held to reach the non-church going classes.