Angels and Women (1924)

TEBAH AND ITS INMATES 209PERIL AND GLOOMThe torrents of destruction were yet contendingfor mastery. At one time that fromthe North would prevail and drive us almostupon the remaining towers of the city.Again we were dashed back the length of thevalley by the torrent from the South. Entangledamong wrecks which covered themighty surge, the timbers of our staunchvessel groaned and creaked as if they wouldpart. We could feel the commotion frombeneath as we were helplessly dragged acrossrocks, tree-tops and submerged buildings.Rut our Ark of shelter was planned by aDivine Architect, even by Him who sent theDeluge, for He knew it would be requiredin this hour of unexampled peril. Our greatbark lived in a boiling, tempestuous seawhere the stateliest ship would have beenshattered to fragments.After many days of convulsive turmoil,the storm somewhat subsided though the