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Though a compassionate Redeemer has
forgiven me, never can I forgive myself.
No words can speak the deep contrition
of my heart - none can know it but he who
died to save me, and who has accepted
my tears and prayers for pardon.
various vicissitudes of fortune, and
changes of scene. At length at the
age of 24, having the means, I took
a large house, and set out in a career
of fashion and dissipation. I led the
life of a fine lady and was followed by
the rich, the gay and the learned.
Desirous of improvement in intellectual
attainments I continued to assemble
around me persons celebrated for
science, for art, & for general talent.
I held literary
devoted myself to scientificial pursuits
mixed with fashionable amusements.
My infidelity continued, yet my dear