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But the ru unusual was about to take place at St Paul's brought thither on this particular Sabbath all kinds and descriptions of people; and the dignified functionary whose duty it was to seat therew so hot and flustered with his unwonted tasks, and e blunders, that both he and others felt that they were on the verge of chaos But the e was no other than Mr Jere at Haldane's side, he looked for all the world as if so had co Not only the sexton, but many others, looked askance at the tall, broad-shouldered youth of such evil fa companion, as they walked quite far up the aisle before they could find a seat

Many rubbed their eyes to be sure it was not a dreaant St Paul's? When before had its diht revealed such scenes? Whence this irruption of strange, uncouth creatures--a jail-bird in a laborer's garb, and the profane old hermit, whom the boys had nicknamed "Jerry Growler," and who had not been seen in church for years

Mrs Arnot, followed by many eyes, passed quietly up to her pew, and bowed her head in prayer

Prayer! Ah! in their perturbation sootten that this was the place of prayer, and hastily bowed their heads also

Mr Arnot had been engaged in his business to the very steps, andthe week to hear or heed any rumors; but as he walked up the aisle he stared around in evident surprise, and gave several furtive glances over his shoulder after being seated As his wife raised her head, he leaned toward her and whispered: "What's the ood ed in Mrs Arnot's pale face Indeed, she scarcely heard him Her soul was and had been for several days in the upper sanctuary, in the presence of God, pleading with him that he would return to this earthly tely usurped

When Dr Barstow arose to commence the service, a profound hush fell upon the people Even his face and bearing impressed and awed them, and it was evident that he, too, had climbed some spiritual mountain, and had been face to face with God

As he proceeded with the service in tones that were deep and netic, the sense of unwonted solemnity increased Hymns had been selected which the choir could not perfor; and the relation between the sacred words and the music was apparent The Scripture lessons were read as if they were a ation and for that special occasion, and, as the siiving was increased They seemed wholly on Mrs Arnot's side; or, rather, she was on theirs