I WONDER if any of you have heard of Billy Bray, the Cornish miner, who, though he was poor in’ this world, was rich in faith; and his prayers were wonderfully answered by Him whom Billy always addressed as “Father,” and who says, “Ask, and ye shall receive.”
A little boy of seven years old, who lived, in Cornwall, was brought to know the Saviour; and having heard, of the faith of Billy Bray, he said he wished to be like him. Being in need of boots. this dear child prayed to his “Father” (now known as such in Christ Jesus the Lord); and not only one, but two pairs were shortly sent to him. Then, remarking the scanty provision in his mother’s house, he prayed again; and soon a message was sent from a house where it was said there was so much cooked that the family could not use it, as they seemed to have lost their appetites; and the little boy’s mother was to send and fetch some of this extra provision.
May this little story encourage any dear believing child to trust in that gracious God who does not despise even the least of those who belong to Jesus, and who says, “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God, And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6, 76Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6‑7)).
ML 02/07/1909