It is not easy to describe the sensation that such a simple proposition apparently made.

Men glanced at one another in astonishment.

It was not like Henry Maxwell to define Christian discipleship in this way.
There was evident confusion of thought over his proposition.

It was understood well enough, but there was, apparently, a great difference of opinion as to the application of Jesus' teaching and example.
He calmly closed the service with a brief prayer.

The organist began his postlude immediately after the benediction and the people began to go out.