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41 other things, he mentioned that after dinner he had gone to his room with the intention of lying down to sleep, as he had a headache. He did not sleep, however; the thoughts of his heart ascended to God, and he felt a happiness he had never known before. It seemed as if he could almost see the light of his Saviour's countenance, and he thought that should he in a moment be taken to heaven, he still would long to see other souls saved. "Yes," he continued, “the souls of those men on board whom I have cursed in my heart and wished ——" but the sentence was not ended. He said that he had determined to acknowledge Christ before men that day," and had intended to do so at evening prayers, but his heart failed him.

After a long conversation I went below; and, with the captain's permission, collecting our company from their state-rooms, (for the hour was now late,) made known to them these glad tidings. It was an exciting moment, for our anxiety had been most intense. Some smiled, some wept, some wondered; but all rejoiced, while, uniting in prayer, we gave glory to God. The next day had been set apart as a day of fasting and special prayer for our captain; but, having experienced the fulfilment of Rh