Alfred Cookman's Testimony.
WALKING one day with a friend, they passed two distinguished ministers, one of whom was smoking. Brother Cookman remarked, “I can understand how that brother enjoys that cigar. I used to enjoy it as he does. I was very fond of it, especially after the day's work was over. It was so quieting to my nervous system to rest in my easy chair with my cigar for my companion. And I gave it up for Jesus' sake. I remember I told Jesus how soothing to me this delicate narcotic was; and that it had occurred to me that it was a doubtful indulgence. And yet I did not know but I needed it. Jesus told me in that hour he would supply all my need; that he would soothe me, and quiet me, and rest me after my labor. And I gave up the indulgence that hour. And since that time, never can I tell what Jesus has been to me, as I have sat in my arm-chair to rest, when wearied and alone with him. He has been my rest.”