Baker tells us in his own words how he met the robber, traveled with him for a time and then discovered his money was gone. We then hear about the pursuit of the thief and the recovery of most of the money.
While Baker is in the town where the thief was arrested, his nephew experiences a fatal wound from a cannon ball, and so in the providence of God Baker is there in his last hour.
Interesting reading today.
I also liked some words of advice Baker gave: 'I greatly desire that you should have your whole heart engaged in your Master's service. In this way you will find more pleasure in your ministerial work, and your labours will be more abundantly blessed. Remember what is written, 'Him that honoureth me I will honour, and he that despiseth me shall be lightly esteemed.' Never take your eye from the cross crimsoned with a Saviour's blood! Think much on the subject of eternity; think of its nearness, its reality, its grandeur ; and, with quenchless and untiring zeal, work, my son, whilst the day lasts, remembering that soon the night cometh when no man can work. In your preaching, aim at being clear, convincing, powerful, and tender too; feel what you say."'
All great words of counsel.
Conclude Chapter 13 (Third and fourth tours as agent of Austin College).
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