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He at once burst into tears, and covering his face with his garment,
said, "My village is lost; my family is perishing, and their blood
is on my neck; let me go to-night and beg forgiveness for my wicked
example, and urge them to flee from the wrath to come." He obtained
his request, and left, sobbing aloud. Next morning, he brought his
wife and two other women to be instructed. About a week after,
Deacon Tamo found in the village several inquirers, and one woman in
agony on account of her sins. She had been notorious for wickedness,
and so vile as hardly to find one who would associate with her,
though now one of the most lovely Christians in any land. The next
day, she came to the Seminary, and as soon as Miss Fiske sat down
beside her, she threw herself into her lap, crying, "Do tell me what
to do, or where to go, to get rid of my sins." She was pointed to
the Lamb of God, and one moment her feet seemed to rest on the Rock
of Ages, and the next a fresh wave of conviction swept her into the
raging sea. So she vibrated between life and death. She was asked to
pray. In all her life she had not probably heard ten prayers; but
her strong crying and tears showed that the Holy Spirit was her
teacher, and the helper of her infirmities.
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