 Henry P. Crowell contracted tuberculosis as a little boy, and as a result he was not able to go to school. One night he was taken to a church service and he heard D.L. Moody preach. At the end of that service, Henry prayed this prayer, "'Lord, I cannot be a preacher, but I could be a good businessman. God, if you'll let me make money, I'll use it for you.'"