This was the Word itself, without even consciousness on the part of
the instrument selected for its vocalisation. I may appear
extravagant, but I can only put down what I felt and still feel. I
appeal, moreover, to Jesus Himself for justification. I had seen the
kingdom of God through a little child. I, in fact, have done nothing
more than beat out over a page in my own words what passed through
His mind when He called a little child and set him in the midst of
His disciples. How I see the meaning of those words now! and so it
is that a text will be with us for half a lifetime, recognised as
great and good, but not penetrated till the experience comes round to
us in which it was born.
Six weeks passed before the faint blue point of light which flickered
on the wick began to turn white and show some strength. At last,
however, day by day, we marked a slight accession of vitality which
increased with change of diet. Every evening when I came home I was
gladdened by the tidings which showed advance, and Ellen, I believe,
was as much pleased to see how others rejoiced over her recovery as
she was pleased for her own sake. She, too, was one of those
creatures who always generously admit improvement.
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