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"Sunday, April 24th, 1853. — Heard a very good sermon from 'Whosoever shall be ashamed of me and my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed when He shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.' Oh, does not this but too truly apply to me? Am I not often afraid of confessing Christ before men? O Jesus, make me to care less for the opinion of man, and more, far more, of what Thou thinkest. Went to hear Mr. Maturin at St. Luke's — a very good sermon, and enjoyed it. O Jesus, may the remembrance of my having again approached thy table, and renewed my vows to Thee, cause me to live closer to Thee for the rest of my life; and do Thou, blessed Spirit, warm this cold heart of mine!"
