A LAYMAN'S OPINION

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jul 28, 1898

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 24, No. 30.

A LAYMAN'S OPINION.

AN amusing story is told of a parishioner of Dr. Macknight, who wrote the “Harmony of the Four Gospels.” This parishioner was a blacksmith, who thought that writing a book was rather a waste of time that should be devoted to preparing sermons and visiting the sick. One day he was asked if his minister was at home. It so happened that he was away in Edinburg bringing out his book. “Na,” was the ready reply, “he’s gone to Edinburg on a vera useless job.” On being asked what this useless work might be to which the pastor’s time and attention were devoted, he answered, “He’s gone to mak’ four men agree wha never disagreed.”—Anon.