Bible Truths Illustrated by J. C. Ferdinand Pittman

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BIBLE TRUTHS ILLUSTRATED
our base of action, from which we send out our messengers of
prayer to all parts of the field.—S. D. Gordon.
646. "A little girl once said to her father: 'Papa, I want you
to say something to God—something I want to tell Him very
much. I have such a little voice that I don't think He could
hear me, but you have a strong, loud voice, and He will be sure
to hear you.' The father told his little one that if need be God
would stop the sweetest music of the angels and say : 'Hush
stop the singing for a little while. There's a little girl away
down on earth who wants to whisper something in my ear.' "
647. "The early Christians in Africa were earnest and regular
in devotions, and each had a separate spot in the bush to which
he went to pray. The paths to these Bethels became distinctly
marked, and when any began to decline in the prayer habit it
was soon manifest to his fellows, who would remind him of
his duty by saying, 'Broder, de grass grow on your path yonder.' "
648. A little girl who suffered greatly through thunder-storms
was told by her mother to pray when alarmed. One day, at
the close of a fearful storm, she came to her mother with the
information that praying during the danger brought her no
relief. "Then," said her mother, "try praying when the sun
shines, and see if that will take away fear." The child did so,
and when another storm was raging she sweetly said, "Praying
while the sun shines is the best way, for I am not the least bit
afraid now." How often do we stay away from our Master
until the storms of life drive us to Him for shelter and protection.
M. C. Wiley.
649. Major-General O. O. Howard was once stationed on the
Pacific Coast, and some friends of his wanted to honor him by
having a reception. They decided to have it on Wednesday
night. It was to be a great affair, and the President had given
it his sanction. Then some one said, "We had better let him
know, so that he will be ready on Wednesday evening," and so
they went and told him : "General, Wednesday night we want to
see you on a matter of business."
"Well, gentlemen, you cannot
see me on that night ; I have a previous engagement." Finally
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