Why, Sir, I Begged

A little boy, one of the Sunday school children in Jamaica, called upon the missionary and stated that he had lately been very ill, and in his sickness often wished his minister had been present to pray with him.

“But, Thomas,” said the missionary, “I hope you prayed.” Oh, yes, sir.” “Did you repeat the collect I taught you?” “I prayed.” “Well, but how did you pray?” “Why, sir, I begged.”