Entertaining a Prince Unawares
Western Times
Hebrews 13:2
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.


During the Prince of Wales's stay at Torquay he has walked or driven to many of the numerous points of beauty or interest with which the coast abounds. It is related that on Friday the Prince landed at Babbicombe Bay, and after exploring its charms, in company with Captain Stephcnson and Lord Hastings, the trio betook themselves to an adjacent tea garden, and ordered refreshment. The establishment, however, is chiefly frequented by visitors who bring their own provisions, and was unprovided with any but very homely fare. A lady who was taking tea with friends in an adjoining arbour, overheard the colloquy to which the request gave rise, and courteously placed at the disposal of the gentlemen a portion of her provisions, including, of course, Devonshire cream, tea and cakes. The offer was accepted, and, the lady's creature comforts having been freely partaken of, the recipients, the Prince especially, were warm in their acknowledgments of this display of courtesy to strangers. It was not until after they had departed that the lady became aware that she had entertained a prince unawares.

(Western Times.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

WEB: Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.




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