The Angel of His Presence — Grace Livingston Hill

Those piercing eyes! From the painting over the mantel they seemed to look into his very soul. They followed him as he paced around the room, trying to escape the penetrating gaze. -- John Wentworth Stanley possessed every advantage that wealth, culture, foreign travel, education, and sophisticated society could provide. During his travels abroad he had shaken off the boyish faith and religious enthusiasm that had characterized his youth. He was ready to move into his profession as an architect and take his place as the man of the world he had become.

But almost immediately his well-laid plans were challenged by several unexpected forces: the loyal affection of some boys who needed his touch on their lives... the charm of a beautiful young woman... the gift of a painting that seemed to have an almost magical influence on him.

Soon John Stanley found himself permanently under the spell of the Master of his life, with a heart melted and molded by love.