John 6:37 All that the Father gives me shall come to me; and him that comes to me I will in no wise cast out. 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." 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." 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 Elliot, and to her the whole Church is indebted for the pathetic hymn commencing, "Just as I am, without one plea. (Ira D. Sankey.) Parallel Verses KJV: All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.WEB: All those who the Father gives me will come to me. Him who comes to me I will in no way throw out. |
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