CHAPTER I.
INTRODUCES SOME NEW FRIENDS.
“‘That among all the changes and chances of this mortal life,’” intoned the musical voice of the rector, “‘they may ever be defended by Thy most gracious and ready help, through Jesus Christ our Lord.’”
“Amen,” responded the kneeling choir.
There was a moment of perfect quiet, as all bowed in silent prayer; and then the organist softly began to play the first lines of Barnby’s All Saints’ Hymn, “For all the Saints,” and the boys rose for their recessional. Their bright, happy faces smiled down for a moment on the waiting congregation, and then their voices rose in the inspiring old hymn.
