And our God is not a far-off God. He is a very present help
in time of need." With these words John lifted his hat a moment, and as
he turned away, Greenwood led the little company out, singing
confidently,
"We thank Him for all that is past,
We trust Him for all that's to come."
John did not go home for some hours. He went over his books and brought
all transactions up to date, and accompanied by Greenwood made a careful
inspection of every loom, noted what repairs or alterations were
necessary, and hired a sufficient number of boys to oil and dust the
looms regularly to keep the mill clean and all the metal work bright and
shining. So it was well on in the afternoon when he turned homeward.
Jane met him at the park gates, and they talked the subject over under
the green trees with the scent of the sweetbriar everywhere and the
April sunshine over every growing thing. She was a great help and
comfort. He felt her encouraging smiles and words to be like wine and
music, and when they sat down to dinner together, they were a wonder to
their household.
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