I was born at Cricklewood, in the Edgware Road, on the 31st of March, 1826. I have therefore reached the sixty-third year of my earthly pilgrimage. The days have been like Jacob's, "few and evil;" but in the midst of the evil, Divine goodness has been manifested, and with David I often say, "He hath not dealt with me after my sins, nor rewarded me according to my transgressions." When I was about seven years old, my father removed to Holloway, and entered into business there. I remained with him until I was twenty-two years old. During that time the Lord graciously met with me, inclined my heart to seek His face, and convinced me of my sinfulness, and need of an Almighty Saviour. Under…