A leading Welsh minister--and Welsh ministers are, I think, among the
best preachers--was invited to preach an anniversary sermon before one
of the great societies in London. Naturally anxious to disregard no
propriety, he consulted the proper authority, the secretary. "Should I
read my sermon?" "Oh, it is no matter, only bring some of your Welsh
fire with you." "But you cannot, my dear sir, carry fire on paper." "No,
that is true; but you may use the paper to kindle the fire."
--_Rev. John Hall._
1754