Galatians 1:23 But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preaches the faith which once he destroyed. One evening a young man who had been educated for a barrister was seated with some gay companions in a London tavern, when his companions, knowing he was a clever mimic, requested him to go and hear Mr. Wesley preach, and then come and mimic the whole affair for their amusement. He went. The text, "Prepare to meet thy God," frightened him like a bursting shell, and conviction deepened during the sermon. On his return to his friends they inquired, "Well, have you taken him off?" He replied, "No, gentlemen; but he has taken me off." He left his companions, gave his heart to God, and became one of Mr. Wesley's most useful preachers. Parallel Verses KJV: But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed. |
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