The cottage meeting was over. The gospel of God’s plan of salvation through Jesus Christ had been clearly set forth by God’s messenger and now inquiry was made as to the absence of little Nelly P—a most regular-attendant.
Sickness was found to be the cause of the vacant seat in the room tonight, and Nelly had sent a request for God’s servant to please come and see her tomorrow.
Seated by Nelly’s bed the following day, over again the gospel story was told. Nelly’s attention was rapt. Tears were in her eyes, as the speaker, stopping, looked towards her.
“I see it,” said the child. “I’m a sinner, and born in sin. O, what shall I do to be saved?”
“Nelly, listen to God’s Word,” said her friend, “and believing, you shall be saved.”
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and ihou shalt be saved.” Acts 16:31.
“He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5.
“The blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanseth us from all sin.” 1 John 1:7.
Nelly’s tears were chased away and replaced by smiles.
“O, thank you!” she said, “I see it now. I am a sinner in myself, but the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth me in God’s sight from all sin.”
“A sinner,” she continued, “but received by God, for Jesus died for me, and now for His sake, I may enter in.”
Greatly rejoiced and encouraged was her friend, and often in after years told the story for the encouragement of weary workers in God’s vineyard, showing them the faithfulness of His Word.
ML 06/28/1942