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Queen Victoria wanted to be sure. After attending a service in St. Paul’s Cathedral, she asked her Chaplain, “Can one be absolutely sure in this life of eternal safety?” But he didn’t know any way to be certain. | |
A Note to the Queen | |
The Court News published the remarks and John Townsend, an unassuming evangelist, saw them. After reading Queen Victoria’s question and the answer she had received, Townsend began to think and pray about answering her himself. Then he sent the following note to the Queen: | |
To her Gracious Majesty, our beloved Queen Victoria, from one of her most humble subjects: | |
With trembling hands, but heartfelt love, and because I know that we can be absolutely sure now of our eternal life in the home that Jesus went to prepare, may I ask your Most Gracious Majesty to read the following passages of Scripture: John 3:16 and Romans 10:9-10? These passages prove there is full assurance of salvation by faith in our Lord Jesus Christ for those who believe and accept His finished work. | |
I sign myself, your servant for Jesus’ sake, | |
John Townsend | |
John Townsend told others about his letter to the Queen. Many prayers from many hearts went up to God. In about two weeks he received a modest-looking envelope containing the following letter: | |
The Queen’s Answer | |
To John Townsend: | |
Your letter of recent date I received and in reply would state that I have carefully and prayerfully read the portions of Scripture referred to. I believe in the finished work of Christ for me, and I trust by God’s grace to meet you in that home of which He said, “I go to prepare a place for you.” | |
(Signed) Victoria Guelph | |
The way of salvation is the same for a queen or a common citizen. The Bible verses John Townsend recommended to the Queen were: | |
“God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). |
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