He carried with him this time a basket containing a part of the communion service.

After going to the homes of one or two invalid church-members, he thought of the person who had been mentioned by the man in the morning as living in the tenement district and in a critical condition.

He had secured his address, and after a little inquiry he soon found himself in a part of the tenements near to him.
He climbed up three flights of stairs and knocked at the door.

It was opened by the sexton.

He greeted Philip with glad surprise.
The minister smiled sadly.
"So, my brother, it is true you are serving your Master here?
My heart is grieved at the action of the church this morning." "Don't say anything, Mr.Strong.You did all you could.