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Rh visitant, at that very moment the words, “He that hath ears to hear let him hear,” (pronounced with great solemnity) entered the ear that was opened, as a clap of thunder. It struck him with irresistible force, he kept his hand from returning to his ear, and feeling an impression he had never known before, he presently withdrew the other finger and harkened with deep attention to the discourse which followed.

That day was the beginning of days to him; from that moment a change was produced upon him which could not but be noticed by all his former companions; he never from that day returned to any of his former practices; never afterwards was seen in liquor, or heard to swear; began to pray and hear God’s word; for many years walked, all weathers, six miles to the church where he received the first knowledge of a dying Redeemer and salvation through his name; and after about eighteen years faithful and close walk with God, he died in the rejoicing of hope, and blessed him who sent the meanest of his creatures to open his ears to instruction.”— (January 5th, 1796.—I. H.)

A Gentleman of high connections and great respectability, was induced by gay acquaintance to accompany them to a ball. Arrived at the scene of dissipation, the festive company proceeded to their amusements. The music struck up, and he, among the rest, was highly delighted with the diversion. In the midst of their enjoyment, as though a messenger had been sent from heaven, the Clock struck .— That striking passage of Dr. Young’s instantly rushed upon his mind.