Page:Anecdotes of singular and remarkable conversions.pdf/8

Rh I heard that old man preach I can neither eat nor sleep.” Then said Samuel, “Take it for a warning, or I will keep thy company no more.” David said, “What shall we do?” Samuel answered, “Whatever thou doest, I will join the society.” David fell a weeping, and said, “If thou doest, so will I, if they will have me.” As soon as their design was known, several persons went to Mr. Furze, and desired he would not receive them. A little before the time of preaching they came, and Samuel said to Mr. Furze, “We are two desperate wicked men; but we want to be hetterbetter [sic]. And we beg you, for Christ’s sake to receive us into your society.” He replied, “Yes, for Christ’s sake, will receive you.” They looked one at another, with tears flowing from their eyes, and said, “For Christ’s sake to receive us now, and let us go to the Love-feast.” Mr. Furze answered, “I do receive you now for Christ’s sake.” After preaching, David was observed to be in great distress, his cries and groans were such as struck terror into all who were near him. Mr. Furze kneeled down and prayed for him, and while he was praying, David started up and cried aloud, “Glory be to God, my sins are forgiven!” At the same time Samuel said, “O precious Lamb of God! all in a gore of blood for me!” David then broke through the people and caught Samuel in his arms, saying; “Come let us sing the Virgin Mary’s song together: I could never sing it before; but now ‘My soul doth magnify the Lord- and, my spirit doth rejoice in God my Saviour!”

Rev. J. D. Perkins, one of the American Missionaries to the back settlements, mentions