Even in childhood I learned to pray and to testify in public. At first
these things were very hard for me, owing to my timid disposition.
However, I was always blessed in the effort. The impression came to me
early in life that some day I should preach the gospel; in fact, I would
occasionally find myself mentally addressing an imaginary audience. Many
of my acquaintances also were impressed that the ministry would be my
life-work.