Two young Christian sisters lived with, and were dependent upon, their brother, an avowed infidel. H He strictly forbade them to allow any of their Christian friends to come to the house.
One day, an old woman, poor in this world but rich in faith, came unawares to see them. While they were conversing together, the brother unexpectedly entered. He looked angrily at them, and was about to give vent to his wrath, when one of the sisters, taking her aged visitor by the hand, gently said, “Brother, allow me to introduce you to the daughter of a king!”
Comprehending her meaning, he at once, without saying a word, left the room. These words, “the daughter of a king!” struck home, and led him to ask himself the question, “What am I?” A still small voice answered, “A slave to Satan and sin.”
Deep was the anguish of his soul, as he thought of the sins of his past life, of how he had despised the Son of God, and mocked at true religion, and refused subjection to “the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.”
That night he never slept, but it was said of him in heaven, “Behold, he prayeth!” and during those wakeful hours he was watched with deep and loving interest by the merciful God who never slumbereth nor sleepeth.
Shortly after this, he who had so lately groaned beneath a load of sin, was enabled to believe to the saving of his soul. Taking up his sister’s Bible (a book hitherto despised by him), he opened it, and his eyes fell on the words, “The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin.” He was enabled to believe that the message of peace was true for him, that it is indeed “a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.”
“Lord, Thou hast won; at length I yield
My heart, by mighty grace compelled,
Surrenders all to Thee.
Now, Lord, I would be Thine alone,
Come, take possession of Thine own,
For Thou hast set me free,
Released from Satan’s hard command
To be employed by Thee.”
Such was the character of his soul he did not hide the light given him from above, but let it shine brightly around, thus leading others to the Saviour whom he had found.
Reader, have you joined this heavenly band who, saved in time for eternity, find their delight in doing the will of their God? The little band may seem poor, and mean, and despised now, but before long they shall enter the glory above.
Even as when He tarried on earth, the Son of God is this day saying, “Come!” Turn not away from that invitation, but come just as you are, saying, “Here am I, Lord, take me, even me.” K. R.