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JACOB HODGES.
tized 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 sal¬
vation. 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 Sa¬
viour. Go now. Don't delay. He will ac¬
cept you. Paul was a great sinner and he
was accepted, and so you may be." Re¬
minded by his minister that it was time for
him to retire, he turned from this interest¬
ing circle of youth, raising a most impres¬
sive 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 de¬
spaired of the salvation of no one, howevei