“An agreeable suggestion,” she said. “Where can I get the desired information?”
He answered the question by taking her to the home of the minister, and there introducing the subject.
She was very favorably impressed by the courteous reception accorded her by so great and dignified a person.
“You come seeking knowledge of the church. I assure you, my young friend, that I will gladly answer any questions. May I take the privilege of asking you whether you have ever belonged to any church?”
She flushed with shame. “I will be true and tell you all. I had a great experience some years ago, when I was seeking Christ. In answer to my earnest petitions, I saw the most welcome beams of light that ever touched my poor soul. I knew I was converted to Christ and continued in his service ever since, although somewhat differently since I came into fellowship with Mr. World. I joined the church in which I was converted and still hold my membership there.”
“How did you get so well acquainted with the happy Mr. World?”
Miss Church-Member answered half in quaint humor and half in pathos: “I, at one time, thought he was a very wicked fellow, and in a prayerful mood I endeavored to rescue him. I knew he would not come by his own effort to my way of thinking, so I entered into an alliance with him for the purpose of quietly leading him unto the King’s Highway. I soon saw the bigotry of my former self, and through the kindness of Mr. World I have already been aided in my vision and improved in dress, and, better than all, I have enjoyed the privilege of worshiping my God in a more fitting temple, where true freedom is preached and practiced.”
“Then it is your purpose to continue being a Christian, although you have left the King’s Highway?” asked the delighted clergyman.
“As long as I live I will hold to my religion,” she said emphatically.
“Then you are sound indeed both in purpose and doctrine. Did you wish to be visibly connected with our church?”