THEY CAME FROM FAR AND NEAR.
In the Bible there is life and vitality. Wherever it goes it awakens, quickens, and elevates. In her interesting book, “About Mexico,” Mrs. H. M. Johnson says:— “In 1878 the first Bible store was opened in the City of Mexico. The passers-by stopped at its windows to gaze with mingled curiosity and awe on a book it was claimed was the word of God. One peasant from the mountains, who came back to buy a Bible, had walked several miles for this sole purpose, and in the purchase spent all that he had. He carried home the precious Book, and read it to his friends and neighbors. They had no time to listen to him during the day, but they came from far and near at night to his humble cabin, and took turns in furnishing him with candles. One aged couple walked twenty miles after night to hear these wonderful words of life.”