Many years ago some boys were seen passing along the streets of Eisenach in Germany. They walked slowly, and at times stopped before the doors of the houses and sang carols about the Lord Jesus.
This day it seemed, the minstrel boys’ singing was not appreciated. Cold, hungry and discouraged they thought of returning to their home.
But there was the house of Conrad Cotta nearby; he was the burgomaster of the city, and his good wife, Mistress Ursula, was very fond of music. She had seen the boys rejected at three doors, and her gentle loving heart felt the deepest pity for them. Beckoning them to come in, she served them a good hot supper after which they were ready to sing their favorite carols.
From that day on young Martin Luther became a frequent visitor at her house. Years went by, and Luther became a preacher and the head of a college. At length the time came when God called him as His chosen vessel in the wonderful Reformation. He boldly declared that one can be accepted of God only by faith in the atonement of our Lord Jesus Christ. Luther’s message brought life and liberty to thousands and still goes forth in many lands today.
ML-03/11/1979