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JACOB HODGES.
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would appear almost extravagant to any
person not sufficiently acquainted with
the human mind to understand how the
whole aspect of external objects will be
controlled by the emotions which reign ic
the heart.*
The narrative which Jacob, at that
time, gave of his feelings and change of
mind, concludes as follows: " Ever since,
this place, where I have been confined,
has been to me more like a palace than a
prison. Every thing goes agreeable, I
find I have a deceitful heart, but Jesus
tells me if I lack knowledge, he will
always lend. I cast my care on him
and not forget to pray. It is my prayer,
morning and evening, that I may hold
out. If I die here, Lord, let me die in
thin* arms'. I have great reason to bless
his institution, and every stone in it."
The faithful instructions which Jacob
received from the chaplain, were followed
by the exercises of the Sabbath-school, and
* Yoang Christian, p. 178.