Angels and Women (1924)

GREATER CHANGE 185
earth is ours! We defy the Strong One! We
will yet reign in power equal to the Eternal
upon His Throne!"
Then the heavens stood aghast, the earth
was shaken, the stars grew pale and circled
more slowly on their wheels of fire[ All
nature shuddered at the possible consummation.
At this moment a sudden hush, a pulseless
silence, fell on all created things, as from
the northern sky, stretching across the ethereal
vault, there appeared--the
Hand !
Shadow of a
Without delay or haste, the Shadow
moved forward and fell upon the host of
demons, who, elated with their assurance of
victory, perceived not its advance. Suddenly
a spasm as of cold passed over them, the fire
slowly faded, ashy pallor overspread every
face, the strong pinions drooped, the
weapons fell from their nerveless hands,
despair took possession of each of these
fallen angels.
Colder and darker grew the host, sinking