Lord, my God! What horrors of darkness surrounded me. They covered me all over, and I saw no way out. I felt the misery of people separated from your grace, and it was heavier than I could bear. I was crushed under it. I lifted my hand, I stretched out my arm, but there was no one to help me. I looked around and was amazed. Then, in the depths of misery, Father, I heard your Word calling me your child, declaring your love to me, and quieting my soul. You delivered me. You had pity on me when no one else could help me. Your Son suffered great humiliation to save me, and you called me to follow him.
Source: Adapted from John Woolman (1720–1772).
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