THE story is told of a native of Virginia, who was at one time indebted to General Washington to the extent of a thousand pounds.
Whilst the General was living at Washington as President, his agent in Virginia, zealous for his master, but without consulting him, brought an action against R—, who, being unable to pay, was cast into prison.
Friends of the unfortunate man, hearing what had taken place, and knowing the generous disposition of Washington, urged him to write to the President, explaining to him all the details of the case.
R— did so, and by the next mail came a full discharge from Washington, who was ignorant of the course his agent had taken.
What would you say, reader, if we were to tell you that R—refused to accept both the discharge and the release? "Refuse!” you would say, "he certainly would not be so foolish or ungrateful." No, he was not; and yet, how many there are in this world who, when they are told that a full, righteous, divine clearance of all their sins is held out to them, if they will but take their place as those who have "nothing to pay," turn away with indifference that is appalling to witness. Oh! reader, beware how you treat God's gracious offer.
Remember, it may close ere long, and close eternally.
Accept, then, we beseech you, reader, God's offer of mercy while it is called "to-day," and then you will be able to sing:
“I’ll give you a piece of good news to-day,
My sins are remembered no more;
For Jesus has taken them all away,
My sins are remembered no more.”
F. T.