WISE ADVICE.
In the ‘Life of Rowland Hill,’ by Mr Charlesworth, published in London some years ago, there are many anecdotes of that remarkable man.
At one time when Mr Hill was preaching for the benefit of a charity, a note was handed to nim, the writer of which asked whether it would be right for a bankrupt to contribute to the good cause. • No,’ said the preacher, after he had read the note ; * bnt, my friends, I would advise you who are not insolvent not to pass the plate this evening, as people will be sure to say, “ There goes the bankrupt.” ’
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue II, 14 July 1894, Page 45
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103WISE ADVICE. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue II, 14 July 1894, Page 45
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