It was on Dec. 27th, 1859, that I first saw the light of this world, my native place being Potton, Bedfordshire. I cannot remember the time when I had not serious reflections of my state as a guilty sinner before God. The death of my dear mother took place when I was only about five years old. A year or two after a brother and sister died. These events had a solemn impression upon my mind, and my convictions as a needy, helpless sinner were thereby deepened. I spent my time much as other children and young people, mixing up with them, but apparently with less degree of satisfaction; for the thought of eternity, and as to the safety of my soul in prospect of…