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It was
about this time that Mr. James Sterling, of New Jersey, became a
Methodist. The Rev. Benjamin Abbott, who appears to have been the instrument
of his conversion, says -- "On a Saturday night, I dreamed that a man
came to meeting, and stayed in class, and spoke as I never had heard any one
before. Next day James Sterling came to meeting, stayed in class, and spoke
much as I had heard and seen in my dream. After meeting I said to my wife,
that was the very man I had seen in my dream, and the Lord would add him to
his church. Soon after he was thoroughly awakened and converted to God. He
yet stands firm among us, a useful and distinguished member, well known to
many of our preachers and members." Mr. Sterling was very intimate with,
and had warm friendship for Mr. Abbott.
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