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Rh Attendance upon the means of grace became much increased, and some were found anxiously inquiring for the way of life. A day was set apart for fasting and special prayer. We met in the lecture room at noon. The meeting was full, but it was heavy and lifeless. Just before dismissing the congregation, with feelings of deep depression and discouragement, I turned to Jacob and asked him if he had nothing to say to us? He rose instantly, saying, 'Yes, master.' And a more eloquent address than that which followed, if I may judge from my present recollection of it, or from the effect which it produced, I do not think ever fell from the lips of a mortal. I wish I could recall it He began somewhat in this way, as he rose in answer to my invitation, 'Yes, master. When I was praying in my chamber, this morning, and trying to get ready for this meeting, it seemed to me just as if my Saviour spake to me, and said, 'Jacob, I want you to speak for me to-day to the people; and now, my dear