London, 1888

Delivered in London
Feb. 20, 1885

At Cambridge
March 24

At Oxford
April 30

Ladies and Gentlemen:

It is with great hesitation and much misgiving that I appear before you, in the character of The Preacher.

If timidity be at all allied to the virtue modesty, and can find favour in your eyes, I pray you, for the sake of that virtue, accord me your utmost indulgence.