In the life of Charles G. Finney there is an account of the
conversion of a prominent merchant. He went to hear Mr. Finney
preach and was powerfully affected. Mr. Arthur Tappan, the
eminent merchant, sat near him and noticed his agitation. In
telling his experience afterward he said that as he arose to
go, Mr. Tappan stept up and took him gently by the button of
his coat and asked him to stay for prayer and conversation. He
tried to excuse himself, but Mr. Tappan held on till he finally
yielded. He said afterward, “He held fast to my button, so that
an ounce weight at my button was the means of saving my soul.”
(573)
=Conversion, Evidence of=--See FAMILY RELIGION.