A Little Polish Nobleman.
IN the year 1739 the celebrated Polish dwarf, Count Borowlaski, was born.
When he was fully grown he measured less than three feet. He was not like most of dwarfs who have large heads and small bodies, but was well-proportioned and consequently many people like to see such, as they are quite a curiosity. He loved to travel, and Ireland was one of the places he visited.
A story is told about the Irish giant, O’Brien, who stood eight feet seven inches in his socks, as having been invited to appear before a number of gentlemen at a dinner, and having met this Polish dwarf, he persuaded him to be taken in his pocket to this dinner. When he appeared at the dinner, all the gentlemen were seated, and what did O’Brien do but take the Count out of his pocket and place him on the table. You may imagine the surprise and amusement it gave to those onlookers. They wanted to be entertained, and they certainly were, with these two extremes in size. No doubt O’Brien was proud because he was so tall, and Count Borowlaski was too, because he was an object of admiration, but we can say in the light of Scripture, how foolish all that is. The Scripture says, “THE LORD SEETH NOT AS MAN SEETH; FOR MAN LOOKETH ON THE OUTWARD APPEARANCE, BUT THE LORD LOOKETH ON THE HEART” 1 Sam. 16:77But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7).
Many may have a very fine appearance and dress well, so they will be admired by others, and yet in their hearts they may not have the fear of the Lord before them, and so do not have Christ as their Savior, and are on the broad road that leadeth to destruction. What profit would it be to have a fine appearance before our fellow men, and to hear finally from the Lord, “Depart from Me, ye that work iniquity?” Dear reader, may you not be concerned about what people think of you, or how they may admire you, but do not rest until you can say, I am saved, for I have Christ as my Savior.
ML-06/27/1920