She is trembling, as in the presence of God.

She knows he is everywhere, even in the room of death.
_She_ is redeemed from the slavery of sin, and her regenerate soul looks forward to the rest that remaineth to the people of God.

She "submits herself to an earthly master," knowing that the dispensation of God has placed her in a state of servitude.

Yet she trusts in a Heavenly Master with childlike faith, and says, "May I be ready when he comes and calls for me." Phillis was perfectly self-possessed when she went back to the kitchen.
"Nancy," she said, "didn't you think it was strange your grandmother slept so quiet, and laid so late this morning?
She always gets up so early." "I didn't think nothin about it," said Nancy, "for I was 'sleep myself." "Well there's no use putting it off," said Phillis.

"I might as well tell you, first as last.