When finally he was at liberty to go home for a little rest before the evening service, he found himself more than usually tired and sorrowful.

Mrs.Strong noticed it as he came in.

She made him lie down and urged him to give up his evening service.
"No, no, Sarah! I can't do that! I am prepared; I must preach! I'll get a nap and then I'll feel better," he said.
Mrs.Strong shook her head, but Philip was determined.

He slept a little, ate a little lunch, and when the time of service came, he went up to the church again.

As his habit was, just before the hour of beginning, he went into the little room at the side of the platform to pray by himself.