In how many instances have men, moving in influential circles, met with a Christianity manifestly formal and carrying with it no impress of reality! How natural for them to sink into scepticism! But the moment they encounter men who convince them instantly that they believe the Bible they carry, scepticism retires in favour of joyous surprise, and without any desire to discuss doctrines, they become our lifelong friends.
The General's ability in securing the assistance of all sorts of men, including those whose religious opinions widely differed from his own, or who had got none at all, was remarkable.

When reproached, as he was sometimes, for taking the money even of sporting men, he would always say that he only regretted that he had not got a larger amount, and that he reckoned the tears of the poor creatures that would be relieved would wash the money clean enough in the sight of God for it to be acceptable in His sight.
"Met Mr .----.

He is interested in our Maternity work, and promised some time back to assist us with the Hospital we are proposing to erect.

He is a multi-millionaire.

He promised L2,500 right away--L1,500 when the sum of L23,500 had been raised, making thereby a total of L25,000 with which building operations could be commenced.
"He is a young man; sprightly and generous, I should think.