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as he had said to mea thousand times on other subjects.

““T will do it, God helping me; I will strive to enter
into His kingdom; I will seek to glorify Him in my
body and spirit, which are His. Yes; and I will begin
now!’ My PURPOSE WAS FORMED,—lI trust, in humble
‘reliance upon Divine aid.

Retracing my steps, I entered the gate, and found
my way in the dark up the stairs of the printing office.
The key was hanging upon a nail in the wall. I felt
about some moments before I could find it. I then
unlocked the office door, went in, and locked it upon
the inside, behind me. “Here I am, alone,” said. I.
The new moon threw a feeble ray into the window,
giving-me sufficient light to prevent me from stumbling
over anything. :

I was now firmly resolved to lead a life of devotion
to my Saviour’s service, yet how ignorant was I of its
real nature! Falling upon my knees (it was the first
honest, earnest prayer I ever uttered), I cried, “ Lord
Jesus, help ‘me! I am lost! Saviour of sinners, I am

very guilty—pardon me!”