succeed before he is ready.” He said that on one of those Thursday mornings when I was welcomed by him every week to discuss my preaching for the following weekend. I am one of the most blessed men to have had the privilege of his loving counsel. But that statement was probably the most powerful word he ever gave me. I believe it to be true, and I can only conclude that I have been withheld the success I had hoped for by God’s gracious will. I have sincerely prayed that God will not bless me with great