But they had prayed day and night for the help which bore them safely through.

'Ye have not, because ye ask not.

Ask, and ye shall receive.' 'Christian, seek not here repose, Cast thy dreams of ease away, Thou art in the midst of foes, Therefore, Watch and pray.
Gird thy heavenly armour on, Wear it ever night and day, Near thee lurks the evil one, Therefore, Watch and pray..