Henry Ward Beecher was once about to take a ride behind a horse
which he had hired from a livery stable. He regarded the horse
admiringly, and remarked: “That is a fine-looking animal. Is
he as good as he looks?” The owner replied: “Mr. Beecher, that
horse will work in any place you put him, and do all that
any horse can do.” The preacher eyed the horse still more
admiringly, and then remarked: “I wish to goodness he was a
member of my church!” (Text.)--LOUIS ALBERT BANKS.
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