““One of them observed, “Brother, if there were stakes in Smithfield again (where, in 16th century England, Christians were burned to death for their faith), I am afraid they would find very few among us to burn.” Well,” I said, “I do not know anything about how you would burn; but I know this, there will never be any lack of men who are ready to die for Christ.” “Oh!” he said, “but they are not the right type of men.” “Well,” I replied, “but do you think they are the Lord’s children?” “Yes, I believe they are, but they are not the right type.” “Ah,” I said, “but you would find them the right type, if there comes a time of testing. Every one of them will have the burning grace when they need it. What would be the use of it before then?””
