For a moment he thought that it was some place of entertainment.

The thought of entering seemed to occur to him.
Then he felt a firm touch upon his arm, a man in uniform spoke to him.
"Step inside, brother," he invited earnestly, almost eagerly, notwithstanding his monotonous nasal twang.

"Step inside and find peace.
Step inside and the Lord will help you.

Throw your burden away on the threshold." The man's first impulse at being addressed had seemed to be one of terror.
Then he recognised the uniform and hesitated.

The light which streamed out from the building seemed warm and pleasant.