"Well, I do please. But first listen for a few minutes to the Word of God."
He read several of those remarkable invitations to sinners, which few can hear for the first time unmoved, and then knelt down beside the old reprobate, and prayed so earnestly for God to touch her heart, and lead her to repentance, that her hard nature seemed humbled by his eloquence.
When he rose to go, to his infinite surprise and joy the boy stole to his side.
"Oh, sir, are you sure that those awful words you read to Granny are true?"
"Yes, my son, God's truth."
"And will he save a bad boy like me?"
"Certainly, if you repent, and seek him with all your heart and soul. The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin."
"And will you come again, and teach me how to love Him and pray to Him?"
"Yes, with pleasure. Can you read?"
"No, sir."