Stories and Poems — William J. R. Taylor

THE RESCUED BRAND By Rev. William J. R. Taylor. Early in the spring of 1847, I was called to visit an aged man who was very sick. Some time previous, having heard of his illness, I had offered to visit him, but was advised to wait until his own consent should be procured; for he had declined any conversation relative to his eternal prospects. Two or three weeks elapsed, when at his own desire I went to see him at the house of his son, with whom he resided. Before entering the sick room, a worthy female friend, who was...