I was born at Poplar, on the 5th of November, 1863, and was the child of gracious parents. When very young I had impressions that I was a sinner, and held vague ideas that unless my sins were forgiven, I should go to hell. When these convictions were upon me, I was very earnest informally saying my prayers. When about nine years of age I was tempted to make use of my parents' money, and continued to do so until I was found out. For a time such was the guilt upon my conscience, that I was ashamed to face my brothers and sisters and dreaded my parents. This natural repentance gradually wore off, but never wholly left me. I tried hard to keep from…