Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 August 1889 — Henry Ward Beecher. [ARTICLE]

Henry Ward Beecher.

I heard a new story of Henry Ward Beecher recently, says the Hew York Citizen. Job Smith is well known in religious circles in this city. Desiring to join Plymouth church he called on Mr. Beecher and told him his object “What’s your name?” Mr. Beecher asked. ‘•Smith.”’ was the reply. “Smith!” exclaimed the pastor. “That’s no name. That doesn’t giro me any information. Haven’t you another nameP” “Yes; Job.” “Oh, that’s a different tiling. Job is one of my friends. His name is one of the greatest in history.” Mr. Smith joined the church, and it was always Mr. Beoohor’s custom at the prayer meetings whoa he deeired the aid of Mr. Smith tosay: “Brother Job, will you pragr?” _