Forgive me brother; when I conceived the idea of commencing this book shame held sway over me on account of the contemptibility of my poor self and I shrank back. Yet when the Comforter saw that my powers were too feeble for this he came and settled in the midst and by his fiery influences elevated the heart of the hearer, saying " Begin freely and confidently and do not be afraid. I shall write for you and through you what is pleasing to me, and be your help until the end." (Discourses)