"That must be conquered!" He spoke with decision. "So far it is only
among some loose shavings in the carpenter's quarters, and they will
soon extinguish it. Do not worry about that."
Meanwhile, Mr. Lawrence had seized the shrieking woman in time to save
her from a fall, and quickly pressed her back into a nest of pillows on
a wide divan which, being screwed to position, was a safe resting-place.
"Be silent, madam!" he said authoritatively. "Hysterics will only
hinder matters. The ship is in safe hands, and we can help most by
keeping still right here, and leaving the officers free to work for us
outside." Then, raising his voice, he began in deep tones that
glorious psalm of faith and trust, which has comforted so many in like
distress.
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore will we not fear though the earth be removed, and though the
mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though the waters
thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the
swelling thereof. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make
glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the Most
High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall
help her and that right early."
As the strong, beautiful words fell from the heights of a soul lifted
above fear by faith, the cries ceased, and a hush fell upon all. Then
Carnegie's young voice joined in and Faith's trembled after, until
nearly all were repeating, in slow, reverent voices the words of David.
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