God helps those who trust in him.

Remain here, and I will endeavour to save us." I went on deck, and was instantly thrown down, and wet through by a huge sea; a second followed.

I struggled boldly with the waves, and succeeded in keeping myself up, when I saw, with terror, the extent of our wretchedness.

The shattered vessel was almost in two; the crew had crowded into the boats, and the last sailor was cutting the rope.

I cried out, and prayed them to take us with them; but my voice was drowned in the roar of the tempest, nor could they have returned for us through waves that ran mountains high.