Memoirs of William Miller - Sylvester Bliss

smooth preacher A was, how learned B was, and
how popular C was, etc. When the stage stopped
for the passengers to dine, the young man proved
to be an acquaintance of the landlord’s, and they
commenced conversation respecting “the prophet
Miller.” The landlord inquired of the gentleman in
black if he had read Mr. Miller’s lectures, which
the former had loaned him a few days previous.
“No,” the clergyman said, “he read the
introduction, and found that Mr. M. was not a
learned man, and therefore he had no confidence in
the work.” This reply struck Mr. M. with much
force, as evidence of the manner in which many let
those reputed to be learned do their thinking for
them.
From the 5th to the 29th of April, he lectured in
Hampton, N. Y., to full houses, and a good work
followed. On the 2nd of May he commenced a
course of lectures in the Baptist church in Benson,
Vt., and lectured there and in the church of the
Rev. Mr. Francis (Orthodox) nine days. On leaving
this place, Mr. Miller wrote to his son:
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