![]() He paused and – so only Susannah could hear him – whispered, “Do you pray for him who is to be your husband?” Eventually Charles and Susannah were married – and God blessed Mr. If Thou art to have a wife of thy youth, she is now living on the earth therefore think of her and pray for her weal. Seek a good wife of thy God, for she is the best gift of His providence yet ask not in bold confidence that which He hath not promised: thou knowest not His good will be thy prayer then submissive unto and leave thy petition to His mercy, assured that He will deal well with thee. Charles had a book with him and read out loud from Martin Tupper’s Proverbial Philosophy: They became friends and they were both invited to attend a social event. ![]() Among his congregation was a young lady called Susannah whom Charles encouraged in her faith and baptised. He was a young man, but he was blessed by God with great spiritual wisdom and granted the pastorate of a large church in London. ![]() “Once upon a time …” I love stories that start that way! And this is a true story:Ī hundred years or more ago there lived a preacher called Charles. ![]()
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