Angels and Women (1924)

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the All-Powerful One, has preserved us from
the ravening floods when we were utterly
helpless. Forever blessed be His name l He
will always be mindful of the obedient. He
hath chosen us out of all the world, unworthy
though we are, to continue the human
race. Now we have come through this
great flood and remain alive, let us now partake
of food that our strength may revive
for I perceive that you all look pale and wan
from want of food and sleep. Later my good
wife will prepare you a soothing drink of
herb leaves which will induce sleep."
Accordingly we ate food and partook of
the warm drinks, then retired for a much
needed rest. My head scarcely touched the
pillow of my couch ere I was lost in a profound
slumber, too deep to admit of dreams.
When I awakened I was surprised to find
that the water had become comparatively
calm. We seemed to have settled into a sheltered
place, where we were not shaken by
billows and winds.