WASHINGTON — SPIRITUAL IMPACT
Parson Weems relates the story of a Quaker who abandoned his pacifism after hearing Washington pray. In the winter of 1777, with the American Army encamped at Valley Forge, a certain good old “Friend” had occasion to pass through the woods near headquarters. Treading his way along the venerable grove, suddenly he heard the sound of a human voice, which, as he advanced, increased on his ear; and at length because like the voice of one speaking much in earnest. As he approached the spot with a cautious step, whom should he behold but the Commander-in-Chief of the American armies on his knees in prayer! Motionless with surprise, friend Potts continued on the place till the general, having ended his devotions, arose, and, with a countenance of angelic serenity, retired to headquarters. Friend Potts then went home, and on entering his parlour called out to his wife, “Sarah! my dear Sarah! All’s well! All’s well! George Washington will yet prevail!”…
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