How Sweet the Sound
In recent years audiences worldwide have watched a drama of forgiveness played out onstage in the musical version of Les Misérables. Now a major motion picture makes the story available to all. I used the plot as an illustration in my book What’s So Amazing About Grace? Often I’m asked, “Can a person be forgiven without first repenting?” The following incident in Jean Valjean’s life indicates the answer is Yes. The musical follows its original source, Victor Hugo’s sprawling novel, ...