A Word in Season by Willard H. Saxby

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 8, 1913

A Word in Season

By Willard H. Saxby

IN a certain city one of our sisters met an intelligent lady with whom she had business relations. The lady told of her great sorrow in the death of her brother, and added, “He was ready to go; but I feel that if I should be taken, I should not be ready.” The sister opened the way for me to visit her, and I gladly improved the opportunity.

She ushered me into her beautiful parlor, suggestive of culture and refinement, and began by saying, “I have belonged to the — Church for many years, but I do not think I was ever converted.” Then she earnestly plied me with questions for nearly an hour and a half. The Lord wonderfully helped me to answer these from the Bible. She finally seemed satisfied and was very appreciative of the light received. I left a special Signs of the Times with her, and also a marked copy of “Steps to Christ.” About two weeks later I called and learned that she was very sick with fever, but she sent word that the little book had been such a blessing to her. In a few days I saw a notice of her death in the daily paper. Then I could understand why she was so deeply in earnest. I trust that I shall meet her in the kingdom of God.

I earnestly desire to have such a living connection with Christ that I may be his helping hand to many others to bring them into the Lord’s fold.

WILLARD H. SAXBY.