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myself, and to return to Thee, the fountain of life. I desire, like the prodigal child, to enter seriously into myself, and with the like resolutions, to rise without delay, and go home to my Father, though I am infinitely unworthy to be called His child, in hopes of meeting with the like reception from His most tender mercy. I know Thou desirest not the death of a sinner, but that he may be converted and live. I know Thy mercies are above all Thy works; and I most confidently hope, that as in Thy mercy Thou hast spared me so long, and
