And in it she saw herself with a vision more than mortal.

It was an intolerable vision, but during it there was formed in her soul the faculty of prayer.
Out of the depths of her shame and sorrow she called upon God and He heard her.

She told Him all her selfishness and sin and urged by some strong spiritual necessity, begged God's forgiveness and help with the conquering prayers that He himself gave her.

"Cast me not from Thy Presence," she cried.

"Take not Thy holy spirit from me," and then there flashed across her trembling soul the horror and blackness of darkness in which souls "cast from God's presence" must dwell forever.
Prostrate in utter helplessness, she cast herself upon the Eternal Father's mercy.