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she wrote, will, in some measure, show the state of her mind at that time.
1806.— I should be willing to leave every thing for God; willing to be called by any name which tongue can utter, and to undergo any sufferings, if it would but make me humble, and be for his glory. I care not for myself. Though he lay ever so much upon me, I would be content. Oh, could I but recall this summer!— But it is past, never to return. I have one constant companion, the Bible, from which I derive the greatest comfort. This I intend— for all future shall guide me.——— Did you ever read Doddridge's Sermons to Young People? They are very beautiful sermons. It appears strange to me, why I am not more interested in the cause of Christ, when he has done so much for me! But I will form a resolution that I will give myself up entirely to him.
In another letter to the same friend, she says- "What did Paul and Silas say to the jailor? Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shall be saved. Let us do the same. Let us improve the accepted time, and make our peace with God. This day, my L. I have formed a resolution, that I will devote the remainder of my life entirely to the service of my God.- Write to me. Tell me my numerous outward faults; though you know not the faults of my heart, yet tell me all you know, that I may improve. I shall receive it as a token of love."
The following Summary Account of her Religious Exercises was found among her private papers. Diary.— A review of past religious experience I have often found useful and encouraging. On this account I have written down the exercises of my mind, hoping that, by frequently reading them, I may be led to adore the riches of sovereign grace,
