A missionary before three hundred children placed 25 cents under a book on the table, and said, “Whosoever believeth, let him come and take it.”
He waited; they were all “whosoevers,” but only one was “whosoever believeth” a little boy who came up, took it, and said, “Thank you, sir,”
“What is your name?” said the missionary.
“Cecil Smithers.”
“I did not say Cecil Smithers could have the 25 cents.”
“No, sir,” said the half-frightened boy, “but you did say, ‘whosoever,’ and that means me.”
Many there are who rejoice in the word “whosoever.” It makes no conditions. It throws the door open to anyone who wishes to enter, “Whosoever believeth in Him shall reive remission of sins.” Acts 10:4343To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. (Acts 10:43).
ML 09/19/1943