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160 a-trustin’ Him! [He touches her on the shoulder, gradually stealing his arm around her.] All you got to do is to trust Him—fully trust Him—sweetly trust Him

[Swaying with the same emotional ecstasy as before]

I see! Halleluyah!

That’s right! He’ll save you! [She sways with the rhythm of his words, whispering, “Halleluyah” ecstatically.] You’re on the right track, Go right on trustin’ Him. He’ll comfort you!

[Louder]

Halleluyah! Bless His name! Halleluyah! Halleluyah!

That’s it! You're a-gittin’ right now! Jist imagine you’re a-leanin’ on the everlastin’ arms! [She lays her head on his shoulder in a state of half consciousness.] That’s the way! He’ll comfort you!

[''He has gradually inclined his face toward hers as if fascinated by the singsong of his own voice. Suddenly he kisses her passionately on the lips. She awakes from her stupor and stands gazing at him with an expression of intense surprise''.]