Emphasis Preaching Journal

James Lloyd Breck, also known as the "Apostle to the Wilderness," was the founder of Nashotah House and the leader of Episcopal missionary efforts to Wisconsin in the nineteenth century. One morning, clergy and guests arose to a bare pantry. Only one old rooster and hen, with one pullet, were left of the poultry stock. Chapel was delayed, and one of the residents was sent to hunt the old rooster and hen. Breck instructed the cook, "Put in plenty of pepper!"