That heart felt relieved.
"Bring me the Book," said he, addressing one of the boys.
The Bible was brought--its massive covers were opened--a verse was chosen--and the song of praise rose up in the midst of the desert.
The Book was closed; and for some minutes all knelt in prayer.
When Von Bloom again stood upon his feet, and looked around him, the desert seemed once more to "rejoice and blossom as the rose." Upon the human heart such is the magic influence of resignation and humility..