It seems the priest thought the man would answer, "In confession," or
"In prayer," or "At church." The priest heard the answer in surprise. He
thought a moment, and then replied, "My friend, you have given the
wisest answer a man can possibly make, for to plow is to pray, since the
prayer of honest labor is always answered."
The story impressed Mr. Oliver. He told it to several people, and then
made a personal application of it, thus, "If I knew I were to die
tonight, I would make plows today."