Mercy

The Destiny of The Man of Faith

In this passage the Psalmist contrasts those who live righteously with those who live in wickedness like Doeg. It seems that David’s thoughts go back to the Mount of Olives where he had met with Ahimelech. He could still see the long rows of olive trees, green and bowed dow …

IllustrationCalvin Coolidge Awoke to a Burgler Going Through His Pockets

Years after the death of President Calvin Coolidge, this story came to light. In the early days of his presidency, Coolidge awoke one morning in his hotel room to find a burglar going through his pockets. He asked the burglar not to take his watch chain because it contained …

IllustrationA Mother Who Approached Napoleon For a Pardon For Her Son

A mother once approached Napoleon seeking a pardon for her son. The emperor replied that the young man had committed a certain offense twice, and justice demanded death. “But I don’t ask …

IllustrationGod’s Mercy is Never Far Away

Robert Robinson had been saved out of a life of sin through George Whitfield’s ministry in England. Shortly after that, at the age of twenty-three, Robinson wrote the hymn “Come, Thou Fount of every blessing, Streams of mercy, never ceasing.” Sadly, Robinson wandered fa …

IllustrationThe Miraculous Change

For nine years Mrs. Julia B. Adams had been a hopeless invalid. For six years she had lain in bed, as helpless as an infant, but this past Monday she walked proudly into Jefferson Market police court and gave evidence that would help to convict the two men who were the unconsciou …

IllustrationI Plead For Mercy – Not Justice

A mother once approached Napoleon seeking a pardon for her son. The emperor replied that the young man had committed a certain offense twice and justice demanded death. “But I don’t ask for justice,? the mother explained. “I plead for mercy!” “But your son doe …

IllustrationCalvin Coolidge Catches a Burglar

Years after the death of President Calvin Coolidge, this story came to light. In the early days of his presidency, Coolidge awoke one morning in his hotel room to find a burglar going through his pockets. Coolidge spoke up, asking the burglar not to take his watch chain because i …

IllustrationAfter Lee’s Surrender, the Question Was What to Do With The Rebels

After Lee’s surrender, Lincoln spoke to a large crowd from the balcony of the White House. At the end of his speech, Senator Harlan asked, “What shall we do with the rebels?” The vindictive crowd shouted back, “Hang them!” Tad, then 11 yrs old, turned to his f …

IllustrationThe Crowd Said Hang Them, Tad Lincoln Said Hold on to Them

After Lee’s surrender, at the end of the Civil war Lincoln spoke to a large crowd from the balcony of the White House. He told them about the considerate policy he had in mind for the South. At …

IllustrationGeorge Washington prays for the nation

George Washington Prays for Nation “Almighty God: we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a br …