Master Peter in many words expressed his gratitude, and rose to leave; but Luther detained him, saying: "If you have time, stay, and be present at our morning worship." He took the Bible and Catechism from the table, and, followed by the barber, proceeded to the great hall, where the household was already assembled, and awaiting the master's appearance. After a pleasant greeting, all took their places at the long, oaken table. Luther sat at the head; at his right Mistress Katharine with Aunt Lena and the children; at his left Peter and Jerome Weller, with Wolfgang and four other young men, who were regarded as members of the family; opposite them, the sisters Elsa and Lena Kaufman, and at the lower end the servants. Luther began with his full, rich voice, all the other voices, deep and high, joining in, and reverently singing: "In these our days so perilous,[1] Lord, peace in mercy send us; No God but Thee can fight for us, No God but Thee defend us; Thou, our only God and Saviour." After the master of the house had read the 23d Psalm, all rose and devoutly repeated the Morning Prayer: "In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. I give thanks unto thee, Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ Thy dear Son, that Thou hast protected me through the night from all danger and harm; and I beseech Thee to preserve and keep me, this day also, from all sin and evil; that in all my thoughts, words, and deeds, I may serve and please Thee. Into Thy hands I commend my body and soul, and all that is mine. Let Thy holy angel have charge concerning me, that the wicked one have no power over me. Amen."[2] "Now let us hear the catechism," continued Luther. "Wolfgang, will you begin?" Wolfgang rose, with folded hands, and recited the first commandment; his neighbor the second and so on, until it came to Luther's turn, who like the rest, repeated his portion. "Dear Hans," Luther asked his six-year-old son, "can you tell me where I ended my explanation yesterday?" "At the close of the ten commandments, dear father," was the ready answer.