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Motifs
- Follower of a saint is miraculously made a famous preacher. F660.2.1
- Little men preferred to big men. Preacher prefers small men because the intellect has difficulty in reaching to one's heels. J493
- Preacher teaches beaten Genoese the strength of unity. They are like donkeys – when one is beaten the rest scatter. The enemy are like pigs – stick together in trouble. J1021.2
- "Better a live confessor than a dead martyr." So answers a preacher when asked whether he preferred to stay at home and confess his flock or go to war against the infidels. J1261.9
- Parishioner hears preacher say that alms are returned "100 to 1". Chops down crucifix and takes money from box. Is told that such return would take place in other world. "I won't need money then, but I can use it now." J1262.5
- Whoever gives alms in God's name will receive tenfold: preacher's wife gives sweetmeats away. J1262.5.1
- Interested only in his capital. Preacher tells parishioners (regarding the day's offering): "You will get back 100 for 1." Donor of a penny: "I'll be glad to get back my capital!" J1583
- Standing up for the friendless. Preacher in backwoods asks congregation members who are friends of Jesus to rise. No one rises. "What, are there no friends of Jesus in this house?" A cowboy rises to his feet: "Stranger, I don't know who this man Jesus is. I never heard of him before, but I'll stand up for any man who hasn't got any more friends than he has." J1738.5
- Letting in the light. Backwoods preacher tells couple that they are living in darkness. The woman responds that she has been trying for years to get her husband to cut a window in the house. J1738.6
- Bear on haywagon (on horse) thought to be the preacher. J1762.2
- Sheep thief confesses when preacher says, "All we like sheep have gone astray." N275.5.1
- Preacher criticizes the likeness of Christ exhibited in his church. Says that it is unworthy of the original. V124