The effect was instantaneous.

It was like oil on troubled waters.

The delighted youngsters listened to the first line, and then joined in with such hearty good-will that the old shanty rang again.
"The attempt to engage and lead them in prayer was, however, a matter of great difficulty.

They seemed to regard the attitude of kneeling as very amusing, and were reluctant to commit themselves so far to the ridicule of their companions as to be caught in such a posture.

After reading to them a portion of the Holy Scriptures and telling them of Jesus, they were dismissed, greatly pleased with their first visit to a Sabbath-school.
"As for ourselves, we had also received a lesson.