Miracles in My Life - J. N. Loughborough

confidence in him. It would be better for the cause
of religion for him to say nothing about it."
She continued, "This aged brother (as she
pointed to him some one said, "Brother Barr") was
shown to me in direct contrast with the other man.
He is very exemplary in his life, careful to keep his
promises, and provides well for his family. He
hardly ventures to speak of the truth to his
neighbors for fear he will mar the work and do
harm. He does not know how the Lord can be so
merciful as to forgive his sins, and thinks himself
unfit to belong to the church." She then said,
"Brother Barr, the Lord bade me tell you that you
have confessed all the sins you know of, and that
He forgave your sins long ago, if you will only
believe it."
Brother Barr looked up with a smile, "Has He?"
"Yes," responded Mrs. White, "and I was told
to say to you, Come along and unite with the
church and, as you have opportunity, speak a word
in favor of the truth. It will have good effect for
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