the time, and took a part in the molding of the destinies
of the nation. Mob leaders became class leaders, and
directed their prowess toward spiritual ends. The pugilist
who was foremost in the Wednesbury riot afterwards joined
the Society there, and made a good confession of his faith.
The services of the growing Church were conducted by lay
preachers and itinerants who had once purposed to destroy
it, but now gladly yielded obedience to the leader whose
genius compacted them into a healthy and harmonious
organization.

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