"Then remember that, whenever you think of to-day, and whenever you feel troubled or weak. You are weak, but He is strong; and He cannot break His promises. So you and I are safe, as long as we hold to Him."
There was silence a little while, and Mr. Richmond set the apple to twirling again. It had untwisted its string and was hanging still.
"I am to put your name now, I suppose, Tilly, among the names of our Band; am I?"
"Yes, Mr. Richmond."
"What work would you like specially to do?"
"I do not know, Mr. Richmond; I will think."
"Very well; that is right. And there is another place where your name ought to go—is there not?"
"I don't know, sir."
"Yes; among those who desire to be members of the Church; to tell the world they are Christ's people."
"Oh no, Mr. Richmond."