Mercy

A Mother Who Approached Napoleon For a Pardon For Her Son (illustration)

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 s …

George Washington prays for the nation (illustration)

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 …

After Lee’s Surrender, the Question Was What to Do With The Rebels (illustration)

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 …

A Mother Pleads for Mercy (illustration)

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 does not …

Calvin Coolidge Catches a Burglar (illustration)

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 …

I Plead For Mercy - Not Justice (illustration)

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 …

God’s Mercy is Never Far Away (illustration)

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 …

The Mother Who Sought a Pardon For Her Son From Napoleon (illustration)

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 ...

The Crowd Said Hang Them, Tad Lincoln Said Hold on to Them (illustration)

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 ...

John Newton - The story of “Amazing Grace” (illustration)

In a small cemetery of a parish churchyard in Olney, England, stands a granite tombstone with this inscription: “John Newton, clerk [pastor], once an infidel & Libertine, a servant of slavers in Africa, was, by the rich mercy of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, preser …

Calvin Coolidge Awoke to a Burgler Going Through His Pockets (illustration)

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 …