Angels and Women (1924)

TEBAH AND ITS INMATES 209
PERIL AND GLOOM
The torrents of destruction were yet contending
for mastery. At one time that from
the North would prevail and drive us almost
upon the remaining towers of the city.
Again we were dashed back the length of the
valley by the torrent from the South. Entangled
among wrecks which covered the
mighty surge, the timbers of our staunch
vessel groaned and creaked as if they would
part. We could feel the commotion from
beneath as we were helplessly dragged across
rocks, tree-tops and submerged buildings.
Rut our Ark of shelter was planned by a
Divine Architect, even by Him who sent the
Deluge, for He knew it would be required
in this hour of unexampled peril. Our great
bark lived in a boiling, tempestuous sea
where the stateliest ship would have been
shattered to fragments.
After many days of convulsive turmoil,
the storm somewhat subsided though the