Did It Pay? by Bunnie Lytton Leigh

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Apr 21, 1904

Did It Pay?

By Bunnie Lytton Leigh

A FEW Sabbaths ago the writer had the privilege of listening to one of the “old-time” sermons on the tithing question. Before the close of the meeting opportunity was given to those present to speak of their experiences in paying tithe. There were many interesting experiences related, one of which will doubtless be of special interest to the readers of the REVIEW.

One good sister who had been a nurse stated that her first case away from home was a very serious one, and she was obliged to remain for many months; consequently, she became exceedingly “homesick.” She was a long distance from home, and it required quite a little money to pay the railway fare. When her patient had recovered, she was very desirous to go home for a time. She counted the money she had saved, and found that when she drew her next wages, she would have just enough to take her home, if she did not pay her tithe. She hardly thought that it would be right for her not to pay her tithe, and yet she was so homesick that she felt she must go home. She prayed earnestly over the matter several times, but found no relief. Finally she told the Lord that she would do right, pay her tithe, and give up going home. She thought that settled the question. However, when she drew her pay, she received the full amount, a “pass” all the way home, and for a few extra bills besides. She thought it paid to follow the Lord’s instructions in regard to paying tithe, as well as in other things. Should not this experience be an encouragement to all to be honest with the Lord and pay a full tithe, leaving the results to him who careth for us?

BUNNIE LYTTON LEIGH.