One minister builded better than he knew, and one hearer learned more
than was meant on the following occasion:
The preacher was showing that shade and light are both necessary
in differing conditions. Said he: “Roses, heliotropes and
geraniums need lots of sunshine, while fuchsias thrive best in
the shade.” “Oh, doctor,” said a good woman at the close, “I’m
so grateful to you for your sermon this morning. I never knew
before what was the matter with my fuchsias.”
(1734)