May 26

CHRIST the SOUL-WINNER: “I have found my sheep which was lost!” (Lk 15:6). William Carvosso spent years on horseback, criss-crossing Cornwall with the gospel. He had begun his Christian life with a friend, Peter Haynes, who was now a missionary overseas. They had promised in their youth to pray for the salvation of each other’s families. Initially William had, but in time had lapsed from the practice. Suddenly he was convicted to begin again and did so, just as he approached Teague’s Toll Booth. A young woman exited the cottage to take his money; it was the second time he had seen her, but this time noticed her eyes brimming with tears. Sickness in the home? No, she shook her head. “Then,” he ventured, “you want Jesus, and you don’t have Him.” “Yes,” she confessed. It was not long before the girl had trusted Christ. But on a subsequent trip, she met him and said, “My grandfather rejoices too, and sends you his warmest greetings. His name is Peter Haynes!”

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