I could not meet God without
telling you all this. Can you forgive me?'
"Again William grasped the hand of the dying man, saying in a husky
voice, 'My friend, as God has forgiven my sins, I freely forgive you.
Ask now for God's forgiveness, and be at peace.'
"The minister stayed with the man for some time, talking and praying
with him; until at last the light shone in his dark soul, and God forgave
his sins.
"He died soon after that, and William Sutherland was asked to preach his
funeral sermon. He chose as his text those words from the book of Proverbs:
'Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy
paths.'"
The children sat very still for some time, after Grandma had finished
her story. "I think Bee Prayerful is the best of all," said Joyce at
last. "I shall remember that story as long as I live."
"I hope you will, dear," said Grandma. "No matter where you go--no
matter how busy you are--always listen to the gentle buzz of Bee
Prayerful."
"We will, Grandma," said the children soberly.
"And now," said Grandma, "it is bedtime for two little folks who will
have to be up bright and early in the morning.
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