But we also hear about Baker's brief visits home and his studies (including a failed attempt to read Oliver Twist).
I enjoyed hearing about Baker's ability to appeal to humanity: 'Dr. Baker's powers are therefore evidently founded in a profound and discriminating knowledge of human nature, which leads him to adapt himself easily in every important particular to his audience. Do men love simplicity, especially in matters of great and lasting moment, such as the salvation of the soul ? — he orders his style, his manner, and practical overwhelming logic, with a plainness and simplicity that is truthfully eloquent, while all is dressed in language whose purity and taste make it classic. Do they love zeal and earnestness of soul in one who would ' allure to brighter worlds and lead the way?' his sincerity and devotion speak straight to the heart. Do they love gentleness and heart-felt sympathy in him who is commissioned to feed his Master's sheep, especially the lambs of the flock? the kindly emotions of a heart running over with love to his fellow men are manifest in every feature of his face, in every word he utters.'
You can see why men loved him.
Conclude Chapter 14 (Fifth and sixth tours abroad and labours in Texas as Agent of Austin College).
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