Luke 15:11-32 And he said, A certain man had two sons:… A good woman, whose son was in the army, made a patchwork quilt for the Soldiers' Hospital. In the white squares were texts of Scripture — every block had been prayed and wept over. Many poor fellows had laid under that quilt. In course of time a boy came; he was nearly senseless for more than a week. At last he was seen to kiss the patchwork quilt. It was thought he was wandering, or had found a text of hope or comfort. But no; it was a calico block, a little crimson leaf on a dark ground. He kept looking at it, tears in his eyes; he kissed it again, and asked, "Do you know where this quilt came from?" He was told a good woman had sent it, with a note pinned on to it. This they showed him at his request. His hand trembled, his cheek grew white, when he saw the writing. "Please read it to me very slowly," he said. It was read. "It is from my mother; that bit of calico was part of her dress." Afterwards he pointed out the text. "Father, I have sinned against heaven and in thy sight," and said, "I am no more worthy." The rest of the parable was read to him. A few days after he said, "I was a great way off; but God has met me, and had compassion on me; the Saviour's love fills me with peace." So the mother's prayers were answered, and her son saved. And he arose and came to his father. Parallel Verses KJV: And he said, A certain man had two sons: |
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