Angels and Women (1924)

TEBAH AND ITS INMATES 213ithe All-Powerful One, has preserved us fromthe ravening floods when we were utterlyhelpless. Forever blessed be His name l Hewill always be mindful of the obedient. Hehath chosen us out of all the world, unworthythough we are, to continue the humanrace. Now we have come through thisgreat flood and remain alive, let us now partakeof food that our strength may revivefor I perceive that you all look pale and wanfrom want of food and sleep. Later my goodwife will prepare you a soothing drink ofherb leaves which will induce sleep."Accordingly we ate food and partook ofthe warm drinks, then retired for a muchneeded rest. My head scarcely touched thepillow of my couch ere I was lost in a profoundslumber, too deep to admit of dreams.When I awakened I was surprised to findthat the water had become comparativelycalm. We seemed to have settled into a shelteredplace, where we were not shaken bybillows and winds.