At the end of his sermon each week, Father Richards offers an altar call, inviting anyone who needs prayer to come forward.
Last week, Father Richards gave the invitation and was surprised to see Lee Johnson, a local roustabout, coming forward.
“Brother Lee, what do you need prayer for today?” Father Richards asked.
“My hearing,” Lee answered quietly.
Father Richards placed his hands on either side of Lee’s head and prayed a prayer so beautiful that surely the angels in heaven must have been crying. It was so profound that there were only a few dry eyes left in the congregation.
When he finished, Father Richards removed his hands from Lee’s ears and bellowed, “So, Brother Lee, tell the congregation how your hearing is now!”
Lee answered, “I don’t know, Father. It’s not until next Tuesday.”
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