The life portrayed in these pages was varied and active. This man was distinguished as a preacher of the Gospel, an educator, an author and a parliamentarian, and much of interest could be written of him in each of these fields of labor.

This book is now given to the public with the hope that it may receive the approval of the friends and admirers of Dr. Mell. And perhaps some young man struggling with poverty, and endeavoring to rise in spite of adverse surroundings, may derive lasting encouragement from these pages; and be stimulated to follow the example of this noble Christian. He died in the evening of his days and his last strength was given to his Father’s work; like Paul, he could, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” -P.H. Mell, Jr.