Bible Truths Illustrated by J. C. Ferdinand Pittman

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BIBLE TRUTHS ILLUSTRATED
manage? You can't speak plain, and yet you lead so many to
Christ. How is it?' Said he: 'Doc.—Doctor, I give 'em the
Bi-Bi-ble. That don't stutter.' That is it. Use the Word. In
all our work use the Word. 'That don't stutter,' and will reach
people, when stammering or eloquent language will fail."
810. "In soul-saving, tact is necessary. A criminal under
sentence of death was waiting the day of execution. A minister
attended him. All efforts to lead him to repentance seemed
unavailing. Going home, he met a man who was known all over
the district for his life and good works. The conversation turned
upon the criminal. The minister requested the elder to go and
see him. He did so, and, sitting beside the criminal, he took his
hand in his, and said, with much fervour and simplicity : 'Wasn't
it great love in God to send His Son into the world to die for
sinners like you and me?' In a moment, the fountain of the
man's heart was broken up, and he wept bitter tears, and afterwards
said : 'When the minister spoke to me, it seemed like one
standing far above me, but when the good man came in and sat
down by my side, and classed himself with me, and said,
"Wasn't it great love in God to send His Son into the world to
die for sinners like you and me?" I couldn't stand it any
longer.'
811. "An incident is related which occurred during Mr. Fin
ney's meetings in New York City, and which will illustrate the
value of a little tact in the great struggle for souls. The big
cutlery firm of Sheffield, England, had a branch house in New
York. The manager was a partner of the firm, and very worldly.
One of his clerks, who had been converted in the meetings,
invited his employer to attend. One evening he was there and
sat across the aisle from Mr. Arthur Tappan. He appeared
affected during the sermon, and Mr. Tappan kept his eye on
him. After the dismissal, Mr. Tappan stepped quickly across
the aisle, introduced himself, and invited him to stay to the
after-service. The gentleman tried to excuse himself and get
away, but Mr. Tappan caught hold of the button on his coat
and said, 'Now, do stay: I know you will enjoy it!' and he was
so kind and gentlemanly that the cutlery man could not well
refuse. He stayed and was led to Christ. Afterwards he said:
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