THE following incident may be related as a little sequel to the interesting narrative of the conversion to God of Sailor Sam," which appeared in our October issue.
The Christian servant who came to the door and conveyed the message to the preacher, as before stated, at length became his wife. After their marriage they resided at Bridgwater, he still pursuing a seafaring life. From being a common sailor he rose to be mate of a schooner in the coasting trade.
One day, the weather being calm, and all being right on deck, he and the captain were both below. Then Sam said, " Captain, shall we read a chapter, and have a little prayer?”
“With all my heart, mate," was the reply.
So they read and prayed; and as they were seated Sam looked across the table, and said,
“Captain, are you a son?”
“Ah," said he, “as to that, I can't say that I am a son.”
"Then you are an enemy," said Sam.
“No, mate," said he,” I know that I am no longer an enemy.”
“Then you're a son," was the reply.
The captain soon learned that he was a son, and he and the mate often spent happy seasons together in speaking of the grace of the Lord Jesus and His precious blood, by which they were both saved. (See Rom. 8:1414For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (Romans 8:14); ROM 8:1414For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (Romans 8:14) Gal. 4:66And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. (Galatians 4:6) GAL 4:66And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. (Galatians 4:6)