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78 baptized with a new spirit, and the salvation of souls was the subject of his thoughts, his prayers and his efforts. On passing from the house of worship, one evening, he observed a company of young ladies from the seminary, many of whom he knew to be deeply solicitous for their salvation. Modestly approaching them, he poured forth the feelings of his soul for them, in alternate exhortation to them and prayers to God that they might believe and live. "Do, do, dear youth," he cried, "repent of your sins and go to the Saviour. Go now. Don't delay. He will accept you. Paul was a great sinner and he was accepted, and so you may be."Reminded by his minister that it was time for him to retire, he turned from this interesting circle of youth, raising a most impressive ejaculation to God for their salvation.

His efforts were not confined or limited here. Remembering his own ignorance and degradation, and knowing the power of the gospel of the grace of God, he despaired of the salvation of no one, however