"In the weeks that followed, I had many opportunities to glimpse the greatness of this man, a brilliance that even his humble appearance could not conceal. So, when he asked me that autumn, 'Are you willing to unite with me and dedicate your life to China?' I answered without hesitation, 'I am willing.' But a few days later, he said again, 'Can you assure me that you will always allow me to put my Lord and His work first, even before you?' Before answering 'Yes, I am willing, forever,' my heart skipped a beat, for—wasn't this the kind of devout person who had guided my prayers all along?"