XXXVII ACTIVITIES AT 70 YEARS 207 



My Esteemed Sir— I take the extreme pleasure of 

 informing you of one of the many who have been greatly 

 benefited by your noble works, particularly The Use of 

 Life, and The Pleasures of Life. Nothing better could 

 I have prayed for than these, no greater fortune could 

 have been thrust upon me. I can never be too thankful 

 for having made their acquaintance ; for I consider 

 them my best friends, they have caused a complete 

 change, a contrast, in my life. It seemed as if I had been 

 underground all my life, and suddenly found an exit 

 to a bright world. 



I only wish your books will do for others what they 

 have done for me. I have health and strength for 

 which I am very thankful, and now the only thing I 

 ask the Lord for in my prayers, except the blessing of 

 others, is that I may acquire wisdom, for with it I can 

 retain my health and strength, aid others to be happy, 

 and consequently be happy myself. . . , 



