As I walked down the street and turned the corner I could hear the Cathedral's pipe organ play. The bellowing bass notes harmonizing with its flute-like melodies. I went inside to escape the rain as the playing stopped and saw no one in sight. Taking the bench seat at the instrument, I flicked the metronome to play its constant rhythm.
Tick, tock.
Tick, tock.
Tick, tock.
The vibrations could be felt through my seat as melodies, harmonies, and bass began to form a haunting, yet comforting feeling in my soul. In the corner of my eye I saw a group of boys with the Chaplain gather.
"Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me," their sweet voices rang out as the Chaplain conducted them. We reached our ending crescendo and I turned to the Chaplain.
"You have a blessed talent, young man. We're looking for a new organ player, want the job?" the Chaplain asked.
"You don't know me from Adam and you're offering me to be your organ player? Just like that?" I replied.
"Well, by your military jacket I'm guessing you're a veteran now? Just got back with no luck of a job or housing?" he mentioned. I gave a nod as I hung my head.
"I work with Veterans and have even been to Afghanistan myself," he offered and shrugged, "I can help."
"Yes, thank you," I answered, "who was playing earlier though?"
The Chaplain's brow furrowed.
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