THE TROW PRESS
NEW YORK

TO

My own loving father, who did sow the seed of a brave Christianity in my young heart, while only eight years of age, calling me by his death-bed, on my knees, with his right hand resting upon my head, in his last words to me, saying:

"My boy, I leave you; God will be your Father, and Jesus His Son your Saviour; keep away from unholy associates, and heed not unlawful advice, but work for righteousness and help those that are in need; and we shall meet again." And his spirit went into eternity; to which destination I direct all my efforts in life.

This Book is dedicated by a grateful son,
Rev. Meletios Golden.

CONTENTS

CHAPTERPAGE
I.Farewell[17]
II.Arrival[36]
III.First Day in New York[49]
IV.High Priest[57]
V.Philosophy vs. Christianity[66]
VI.God's Providence[76]
VII.New York to California[92]
VIII.Honorable Submission[104]
IX.Practical Effects of Practical Truth[114]
X.Greek-American-Christian-Association[133]
XI.Conclusion[151]

ILLUSTRATIONS

Farmhouse[Frontispiece]
Rev. M. Golden in Street Attire as High Priest[36]
The World's Wonder, Acropolis of Athens, Greece[52]
H. R. H. Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, K. G., etc.[68]
Rev. M. Golden, the High Priest in Church Ceremonial Attire[84]
Rev. M. Golden, Captain of the Salvation Army[100]
Rev. M. Golden, the founder of the Greek-Amerikan-Christian-Association[126]
Greek Peasant Woman[132]