After a short pause, Mr. Ambrose read a portion of the third chapter of the first book of Samuel. He then addressed Harry in these words:—
"Henry, before I proceed to admit you a member of the choir of this church, you must promise, before God and this congregation, that in the solemn office on which you are about to enter, you will always strive above all things to promote His glory. Do you so promise?"
Little Harry, in a timid, trembling voice, answered, "I do so promise."
The Vicar and choir then sang, alternately, the following sentences:—
Priest.—"Our help is in the name of the Lord;"
Choir.—"Who made heaven and earth."
P.—"O Lord, bless and keep this Thy servant;"
C.—"Who putteth his trust in Thee."
P.—"Accept his service in this Thy House;"
C.—"And make the voice of Thy praise to be glorious."