I found it necessary to my peace of mind to come out from among them, and be separate.

I gave myself to prayer; and many a happy hour of secret delight I enjoyed in communion with God.

Often I mourned over my sins, and sometimes had a great conflict, through unbelief, fear, temptation to return back again to my old ways, and a variety of difficulties which lay in my way.

But He who loved me with an everlasting love drew me by his loving-kindness, showed me the way of peace, gradually strengthened me in my resolutions of leading a new life, and taught me, that while without him I could do nothing, I yet might do all things through his strength." "Did you not find many difficulties in your situation, owing to your change of principle and practice ?" "Yes, sir, every day of my life.

I was laughed at by some, scolded at by others, scorned by enemies, and pitied by friends.