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February 24, 1845
New Haven Daily Herald
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
A deaf and dumb boy at a London institution brilliantly answers profound questions on world creation, Christ's purpose, and his own disability using Bible verses, illustrating the Bible's power.
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BEAUTIFUL ANECDOTE.
A happier illustration of the wonderful character of the Bible, and the facility with which even a child may answer the greatest of questions, and solve the sublimest of mysteries, was perhaps never given than at an examination of a deaf and dumb institution some years ago in London.
A little boy was asked, in writing, who made the world?
He took the chalk and wrote underneath these words—
"In the beginning God created the Heavens and the earth."
The clergyman then inquired in a similar manner—
Why did Jesus Christ come into the world?
A smile of gratitude rested on the countenance of the little fellow, as he wrote—
"This is a faithful saying, worthy of all acceptation, that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners."
A third was then proposed, evidently adapted to call the most powerful feelings into exercise.
"Why were you born deaf and dumb, when I can hear and speak?"
Never, says an eye witness, shall I forget the look of resignation which sat upon his countenance, as he again took the chalk and wrote—
"Even so, Father, for it seemed good in thy sight."
A happier illustration of the wonderful character of the Bible, and the facility with which even a child may answer the greatest of questions, and solve the sublimest of mysteries, was perhaps never given than at an examination of a deaf and dumb institution some years ago in London.
A little boy was asked, in writing, who made the world?
He took the chalk and wrote underneath these words—
"In the beginning God created the Heavens and the earth."
The clergyman then inquired in a similar manner—
Why did Jesus Christ come into the world?
A smile of gratitude rested on the countenance of the little fellow, as he wrote—
"This is a faithful saying, worthy of all acceptation, that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners."
A third was then proposed, evidently adapted to call the most powerful feelings into exercise.
"Why were you born deaf and dumb, when I can hear and speak?"
Never, says an eye witness, shall I forget the look of resignation which sat upon his countenance, as he again took the chalk and wrote—
"Even so, Father, for it seemed good in thy sight."
What sub-type of article is it?
Prodigy
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Providence Divine
Moral Virtue
Fate Providence
What keywords are associated?
Bible Anecdote
Deaf Dumb Child
Prodigy Response
Divine Providence
Child Wisdom
What entities or persons were involved?
Little Boy
Clergyman
Where did it happen?
London
Story Details
Key Persons
Little Boy
Clergyman
Location
London
Event Date
Some Years Ago
Story Details
At an examination in a deaf and dumb institution, a little boy answers questions on world creation, Christ's mission, and his own disability with Bible verses, showing resignation and faith.