Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Chapter 35 Page 33

Where there is energy to command well enough, obedience never fails. I mounted to my chamber; locked myself in; fell on my knees; and prayed in my way — a different way to St. John’s, but effective in its own fashion. I seemed to penetrate very near a Mighty Spirit; and my soul rushed out in gratitude at His feet.

I rose from the thanksgiving — took a resolve — and lay down, unscared, enlightened — eager but for the daylight.