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The story
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At a gathering
in the West End of London, the Rev. Caesar Malan found himself seated by a
young lady. In the course of conversation, he asked her if she were a
Christian. She turned upon him, and somewhat sharply replied, That's a
subject I don't care to have discussed here this evening. "Well,"
answered Mr. Malan, with inimitable sweetness of manner, "I will not
persist in speaking of it, but I shall pray that you may give your heart to
Christ and become a useful worker for Him." |
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A
fortnight afterwards, they met again and this time the young lady approached
the minister with marked courtesy and said: "The question you asked me
the other evening has abided with me ever since and caused me very great
trouble. I have been trying in vain in all directions to find the Saviour,
and I come now to ask you to help me to find Him. I am sorry for the way in
which I previously spoke to you, and now come for help." Mr. Malan
answered her, "Come to Him just as you are." " But, will He
receive me just as I am, and now?" "Oh, yes," said Mr. Malan,
"gladly will He do so." |
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They then
knelt together and prayed, and she soon experienced the holy joy of a full
forgiveness through the blood of Christ. The young lady's name was Charlotte
Elliott. To her, the whole Church is indebted for the moving hymn commencing
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Just as I
am, without one plea, |
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But that
Thy blood was shed for me, |
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And that
Thou bid'st me come to Thee, |
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Oh, Lamb
of God I come! |
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Dictionary Of Illustrations |
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From:
2700-PLUS SERMON ILLUSTRATIONS By Duane V. Maxey |