Bring something before his mind that will break up his heart; disturb him even in his sleep, Lord." Jake's emotions overwhelmed him and he could keep silent no longer.

He bounded from his bed, crying, "O my God, save me, save me, save me! Oh, do pray for me now! I am lost! lost! lost!" Needless to say, the preachers were somewhat shocked, as people often are when their prayers are answered sooner than they expect.

The convicted herdsman prostrated himself on the floor before the preachers and poured out bitter tears of repentance.

He wept and groaned, and begged God to save him.

But he seemed slow to grasp God's promises.