“My soul, wait thou only upon God: for my expectation is from him.
“He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence: I shall not be moved.
“In God is my salvation, and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge is in God.
“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us.”
Barry made only a single comment upon the psalm, “Men, nothing can move God, and nothing can move those whose trust is in God. Remember God is to be trusted.”
The reading was followed by the General Confession, the Absolution and a brief extemporary prayer, concluding with the Lord's Prayer. As Barry was mounting his horse a runner brought him an order from his divisional chief, directing him to report at the casualty clearing station in Albert for immediate duty. He carried the order to the O. C.
“Look at this!” he stormed.
“Too bad! Too bad!” said the O. C. “Rotten luck for you.”
“Look here, sir,” said Barry, “I have always gone up with the battalion, and I think—”
“I fancy they are getting on to you, Dunbar. You know you have rather shirked the C. C. S. duty,” said the O. C. with a smile.