Angels and Women (1924)

196 ANGELS AND WOMEN
tered a cry of fear. Their quarters are divided
from those of the family by a thick
wall that excludes all sound and yet is arranged
to admit a sufficiency of fresh air.
Food and drink are in abundant store: but,
being closely confined and quiet, it is thought
they will require little care.
Years was the Tebah in building, according
to instructions given our venerable
father Noah in a vision, which instructions
were most faithfully carried out. Nothing
that could contribute to our comfort has
been overlooked. Many men were employed
in its construction to whom it was an inexplicable
mystery. The building of such an
elaborate vessel was considered the height of
folly by interested but unbelieving neighbors.
But, nevertheless, the Lord blessed
Noah and the work prospered.
The three sons labored tirelessly to complete
the Tebah at the appointed time. This
exercise assisted in their developing into
strong and graceful men. Many difficulties