A Candid Opinion | AdventAI

California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists · Oakland, Cal. · Jan 28, 1875

A Candid Opinion.

Rev. James Gallaher, once chaplain of the U. S. House of Representatives, commenced his ministry in Tennessee. He was a strong champion of the Presbyterian faith, but a man full of humor, with great tact in avoiding controversy when wisdom so directed. In one of his horseback rounds a good Arminian family entertained him very kindly, and as he was mounting his horse to leave, his host said to him, "Now, Mr. Gallaher, tell me what you honestly think about falling from grace."

"I suppose you want to know my real candid opinion?" said the minister.

"Yes, that is what I am after."

"Well, then," continued Mr. Gallaher, "I will tell you in a few words--I'd hate mightily to try it."