Excerpt from Beacon Search-Lights on Pioneers and Millionaires
This volume has not been written simply to produce a book, adorn a tale, or gratify a whim; but to supply a want, meet a necessity, and perform an indispensable duty. Some months ago the New England Conference, realizing the urgency of the rescue of its Superannuates, requested Bishop Goodsell, then presiding, to appoint one of its members to work out their deliverance. The Bishop, in council with his Cabinet, appointed this writer to perform that delicate, difficult, and most important duty.
On entering the field and looking for implements to commence operations, research revealed the startling fact that no mental pabulum, such as the work required, was in print. Nothing remained but to work empty-handed or create something to work with. As in this case the instrument seemed equal in importance to the energy, after due deliberation I chose the latter.
Whatever successes I have had in life are attributable to a trio of causes working together:
I. Doing what has appeared my duty with the very best of my ability.
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