The Project Gutenberg eBook, From Lower Deck to Pulpit, by Henry CowlingThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.orgTitle: From Lower Deck to PulpitAuthor: Henry CowlingRelease Date: September 12, 2007 [eBook #22588]Language: English***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK FROM LOWER DECK TO PULPIT***E-text prepared by David Scott, the author's great-grandsonTranscriber's note:Unusual spelling and punctuation has been transcribed as in the original book.The reader will encounter "(V12)" at various places in the text. Its meaning is inapparent, but it appears in theoriginal book and was not changed.FROM LOWER DECK TO PULPITbyREV. HENRY COWLINGWith Portrait and IllustrationsLondon S.W. Partridge & Co. 8 and 9 Paternoster Row 1902PrefaceThis little book is not written on my own initiative. I have not so much as given a hint of my 'naval days,' either from thepulpit or in conversation. But my friends have condemned me for being so reserved about the matter, and for a long timehave, with persistent entreaties, been urging me to tell the story of my life. That they may now be satisfied, and that I maybe left quiet, and, above all, that it may prove a blessing to all who read it, is the sincere desire ofTHE AUTHORContentsCHAPTER I. EARLY DAYS, 9CHAPTER ...
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