Angels and Women (1924)

196 ANGELS AND WOMENtered a cry of fear. Their quarters are dividedfrom those of the family by a thickwall that excludes all sound and yet is arrangedto admit a sufficiency of fresh air.Food and drink are in abundant store: but,being closely confined and quiet, it is thoughtthey will require little care.Years was the Tebah in building, accordingto instructions given our venerablefather Noah in a vision, which instructionswere most faithfully carried out. Nothingthat could contribute to our comfort hasbeen overlooked. Many men were employedin its construction to whom it was an inexplicablemystery. The building of such anelaborate vessel was considered the height offolly by interested but unbelieving neighbors.But, nevertheless, the Lord blessedNoah and the work prospered.The three sons labored tirelessly to completethe Tebah at the appointed time. Thisexercise assisted in their developing intostrong and graceful men. Many difficulties