Testimonies of Saints

Testimony of (Mrs. G.C. Stutters)

I was born and raised in Westbank. In our home the Bible was read to us twice each day; then we all knelt down while Father prayed. I always wanted to be saved, because we knew the consequences of dying without salvation. O winter evenings Mother would read either the book of Proverbs, Pilgrim’s Progress or one of our “missionary books”, one chapter each evening. And we sang hymns. However, in 1939 Mr. Greer and Mr. Horne came to Westbank to hold Gospel meetings. Mr. Horne could not stay long because of his poor health. Mr. Greer obtained the names of all the children of the Christians and began to visit homes and people. His aim was to pray in every home in Westbank, and I believe he did. Between visitation and attending the meeting each night the solemnity of one’s spiritual state was causing serious thoughts in many of us. Besides , one would hear of others in the district trusting Christ — perhaps we would be left behind.
On the Friday evening, June 16, Mr. Greer spoke of Cain and Abel: how Abel offered a slain lamb to God and it was accepted. That night, alone in my room, I took the Lord Jesus and offered Him for my sacrifice. The Scripture “Him that cometh to Me (Jesus) I will in no wise cast out” (John 6:37) was in my mind and “I will trust and not be afraid (Isaiah 12:2). Peace came into my heart that night. There are rough spots in all journeys, but I can truthfully tell you there is always the underlying “peace of God which passes all understanding” (Philippians 4:7) so that with the Lord, one carries on. Mr. Greer told me he never drove away in a vehicle without first praying for journeying mercies. It is the best assurance on can have, so, young folk, make it a practice.