Little Minister

The late Dr. Norman Macleod was once a passenger in a rowing boat on a Highland loch in wild weather, along with a well known ministerial brother who was as conspicuous for his weak and puny appearance as Dr. Norman was for his gigantic size and strength.

The storm increased in fury, until it seemed as if the waves would overwhelm them. The “little minister” became visibly alarmed; and, fearing that death to them all was imminent, proposed that his herculean brother should engage in prayer, a proposal which the two female passengers earnestly supported.

“No, no!” cried the nearly exhausted boatman, who had evidently strong views of the connection of works with faith, “let the wee man pray but the big one can take an oar if you don't want to be drowned.”

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