A dying infidel who sent for the evangelist, Mr. B—, said to him: "I have not sent for you to talk about religion, but to thank you for your great kindness." The infidel was poor and had been ill for a long time,, and the evangelist had generously provided for his needs.
Mr. B—said: "Will you answer me one question?”
"Yes," said the dying man, "providing it is not about religion.”
The evangelist realized that he might never again have an opportunity to present the love of Christ to this man who was nearing a Christ-less eternity. Lifting his heart in prayer to God for guidance, Mr. B—said: "You know I have to preach tonight.
Many will be there, mostly poor people who, like you, will soon have to face death. I ask you: What shall I preach about?”
There was a long silence. Then, with tear-dimmed eye and trembling voice, the dying infidel said: "Mr. B—, preach Christ to them; PREACH CHRIST." Then utterly broken down, he was ready to let the evangelist preach the Lord Jesus Christ to him, to the saving of his soul.
"For there is none other Name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved."