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dragged. Our little boat was tossed upon the waves and driven by the
wind, while it was so dark that we could not see from one end of the
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boat to the other. Soon the anchor held, and Brother G. called for
help. There were but two houses on the island, and it proved that we
were near one of them, but not the one where we wished to go. All
the family had retired to rest except a little child, who providentially
heard the call for help upon the water. Her father soon came to our
relief, and, in a small boat, took us to the shore. We spent the most
of that night in thanksgiving and praise to God for His wonderful
goodness unto us.
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And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the
day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not
My words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.
Luke 1:20
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All things that the Father hath are Mine: therefore said I, that He
shall take of Mine, and shall show it unto you.
John 16:15
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And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak
with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Acts 2:4
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And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto Thy
servants, that with all boldness they may speak Thy word, by stretch-
ing forth Thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be
done by the name of Thy holy child Jesus. And when they had
prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together;
and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the
word of God with boldness.
Acts 4:29-31
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Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your
pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and
turn again and rend you. Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and
ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for everyone
that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that
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knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if
his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will
he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good
gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which