"I was harmless, as I thought, but quite careless about religion, till about Christmas, when my brother said, 'God has given me all I want: I am as happy as I can live.' These words struck me to the heart. I went into my chamber and thought, why am I not so? O, I cannot be, because I am not convinced of sin. I cried out vehemently, Lord, lay as much conviction upon me as my body can bear. Immediately I saw myself in such a light, that I roared for the disquietness of my heart. The maid coming to my room, I said, call my brother. He came, and said, 'Christ is just ready to receive you, only believe,' and then went to prayer. In a short time I did believe, and all my trouble was gone--all my sins were blotted out. * * * I desire nothing now but Christ; He is my sufficient portion in time and in eternity Praise the Lord, I am happy now too."

      "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. The sacrifices of God are broken spirit: a broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise."--Psalms 51:10, 17. [94]

[THW 94]