When God wills it, ... his word can pierce anyone.
As a certain Mr. Thorpe in 18th century Bristol ... found out.
Thorpe was a part of a band of men who called themselves, ... the "Hell Fire Club."
Their reason for existence ... was to mock and ridicule the work of the famed evangelist, ... George White-field.
On one occasion, ... the "Hell-Fire Club" gathered at a pub for such mockery.
Mr. Thorpe offered his brilliant imitation of White-field, ... whom he and his friends called, ... "Mr. Squintum" ... because of White-field's eyes.
Thorpe delivered his mocking sermon... with brilliant accuracy, .... perfectly imitating White-field's tone and facial expressions ... as he quoted Scripture.
Suddenly amidst the laughter ... Thorpe had to sit down ... for he was pierced through ... and was converted ... on the spot.
Mr. Thorpe was a thoroughly nasty man, .... engaged in nasty actions .... yet the Word of God pierced his heart ... and in an instant ... changed him.
Mr. Thorpe went on to be ... a prominent Christian leader ... in the city of Bristol.