3 i6 THE LIFE OF E. J. PECK 



her small snow-house, her wasted frame, her years 

 of suffering, all these things, she might well say, 

 are against her ; yet the tears tears, I hope, of 

 contrition and holy joy flowed from her eyes when 

 we sang some hymns, hymns composed by the 

 good Moravian Brethren, which pointed out the 

 boundless love of God and the fullness of Christ s 

 salvation.&quot; 



&quot; Wednesday, Feb. 5. Questioned another candi 

 date for baptism concerning her spiritual state. There 

 is every reason to believe that God is teaching her, 

 and leading her to a saving knowledge of the truth.&quot; 



&quot; Saturday, Feb. 8. Have decided after very 

 careful preparation to baptize some more converts 

 to-morrow. Had them with me in the evening, 

 prayed with them, exhorted them to cleave to 

 Christ with full purpose of heart, and then pointed 

 out the particular order of service, etc.&quot; 



&quot; Sunday, Feb. 9. Another wonderful day. Seven 

 (two men and five women) were added to Christ s 

 flock here in the wilderness. Many came to the 

 church, great attention was shown, and a spiritual 

 power seemed to rest upon us. Those baptized 

 showed a very earnest spirit, and evidently realized 

 the important step they were taking. It was 

 certainly no light ordeal to stand up before their 

 own people and acknowledge their faith in Jesus. 

 We thank Him for this blessing. Let Him be 

 praised for evermore.&quot; 



