Except Henry

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In the home of a devout farmer there hung the well-known motto: “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” The motto meant something in that house, for the farmer prayed daily that all might truly serve the Lord. The last clause fitted all the house except the oldest son, who persistently refused to accept Christ. One day the father and son were alone in the room where the motto hung. The father said, “My dear Henry, I cannot and will not be a liar any longer. You, who belong to my house, do not want to serve the Lord. Therefore I must add the words ‘except Henry’; it hurts me to do it, but I must be true.” The thought so impressed the boy that he gave himself to Christ.

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