One day he was explaining his creed and book to the Campbellite preacher Hayden. “Oh this is not the evidence I want,” Hayden said, “the evidence that I wish to have is a notable miracle ... if you perform such a one then I will believe with all my heart and soul.” “Well,” said Joseph, “what will you have done? Will you be struck blind or dumb ? Will you be paralyzed, or will you have one hand withered ? Take your choice, choose what you please, and in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ it shall be done.” “That is not the kind of miracle I want,” Hayden protested. “Then sir,” said Joseph, “I
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