midnight
He talked of little children ; he pictured their sin and neglect . `` God is done sent me to offer you all salvation , '' he cried , while the people wept and wailed ; `` not in praying , but in works . Follow me ! '' The hour was halfway between midnight and dawn , but nevertheless the people leapt frenziedly to their feet . `` Follow me ! '' he shouted . And , singing and chanting , the throng poured out upon the black highway , waving their torches .