It is astonishing how much influence one person can have in raising or depressing the spirits of the whole company. Grace Avery’s consistent life of love and conviction has the effect of leaven among her wealthy, worldly friends. Every unselfish act or gentle word has a profound impact on even the most devious characters.

When the gospel is lived out in simplicity and power, none can resist, for indeed, “when a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it abides alone, but if it dies, it will bring much fruit.”