Chapter 26
1904, Southampton
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
“May the Lord add a blessing to the reading of His Word,” Leander said as he closed the Bible and laid it aside.
“Thanks be to God,” the congregation replied in unison.
“Friend
