"I am good for one sleeve in a coat and one leg in a pair of pants, for Mr. Grant."
The presiding elder of the M. E. church, South, was requested to pass the hat around, but replied that he would not take up a collection for a "Mormon" preacher.
"Yes you will!" said Mr. Floyd.
"Pass it around!" said Mr. Stras, and the cry was taken up and repeated by the audience, until, for the sake of peace, the minister had to yield. He accordingly marched around with a hat in his hand, receiving contributions, which resulted in a collection sufficient to purchase a fine suit of clothes, a horse, saddle and bridle for Brother Grant, and not one contributor a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, though some joined subsequently. And this from a sermon produced from a blank text.
At another time, Elder Grant was challenged by a very eminent Baptist preacher, named Baldwin, to a discussion.
Brother Grant consented.
The place chosen was the fine, large church of his proud and imperious antagonist.
Mr. Baldwin was described to me, as a man who was overbearing in his manner—a regular brow-beater.
When the time came for the discussion, the house was densely crowded.
Umpires were chosen, and everything was ready to proceed, when Brother Grant arose and said, "Mr. Baldwin, I would like to ask you a question before we proceed any further."