“DEAR SIR,
“I read last week _When it was Dark_ and wish each of my
children to have a copy, as it will show them what the
Christian Faith means to the world. I still hold to the simple
faith of my childhood taught me by my dear parents, which
carried each through a _peaceful death-bed_. Our Heavenly
Father, the King of kings and the only Ruler of princes,
sacrificed His beloved Son for His people, and allowed His
cruel death, knowing that in the future the thought of His
terrible sufferings would touch the hearts of most and often
keep them from sinning. I have never doubted _His
Resurrection_, neither would I allow any person to suggest that
doubt in my presence. And to me the convincing proof that He
was indeed the Son of God is, that He rose again from the dead,
He ascended to Heaven and sitteth on the right hand of His
Father--God only could possess this power. How very lax we are
apt to become and take as our due that great sacrifice.
“I send to Mr. Guy Thorne my little testimony and best wishes,
as I cannot thank him personally for _reminding me so fully_
how dark it would indeed be for us all had we not our beloved
Saviour always ready and willing to intercede with His Holy
Father for us poor erring mortals. Some one said to me, of
course Guy Thorne makes a good thing out of his book. I
replied, certainly, it is his due to be paid for the labour of
his brain, and in this case he fully deserves it, as he might
have written a book leading many farther away instead of
bringing them nearer to the Cross. Also the interesting style
of _When it was Dark_ will induce many to read it. Whereas, if
it were very dry, none of us would wade half through.”