Here’s three things that I’ve noticed in reading of other ministers. If this ever gets a hold of a minister, it’s got him. And there’s a weak spot: money, women, popularity. That’s right. Dodge the very appearance of it. That’s right. For money, I care not for it. I’ve got a little old fat wife here, that I think’s the sweetest woman in the world. That’s right. That’s right. She’s the only one I’ve ever cared for, right, and some little children. When I was a sinner I lived clean, and when I’m a Christian. And for popularity, who am I? Six foot of dirt, that’s all: sinner saved by grace. And it wasn’t for God, where would I be? So I…We’re nothing. That’s right. And we’re…And you pray for me. [Audience applauds—Ed.] Thank you, friends. Now, I’ll hurry right through with just the high points of my life’s story. Mother can’t stay very long, because in this I have to bring in dad. And you know how it is. All right.

My Life Story, 1950-08-20, Cleveland, OH, §19