An African Woman and the Bible
THERE is certainly some inspiration in the following incident told of an African woman who came into possession by some means of an English Bible. She and her people had heard a little of the gospel, and knew something of what the book was, and the woman was filled with delight in its ownership. But it was written in a strange tongue, and those who could interpret it were far away. Still, something must be done with so rare a treasure. After consultation, a day was set, notice was given, and at the appointed hour the Bible was laid on the stump of a tree in an open space. Then the natives began to assemble, took their places in a circle about the spot, and after waiting for a time in reverent silence, quietly dispersed.