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August 27, 1853
West Jersey Pioneer
Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
In a hurricane on the Atlantic, a captain fears doom for his ship, but a fearless boy trusts in prayers from Glasgow, and a wave miraculously rights the vessel, allowing safe arrival in New York.
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A FEARLESS BOY.
A vessel was overtaken with a terrific hurricane in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.— After the most astonishing efforts to weather the storm, the awful intelligence of the captain broke on the ears of the passengers:-
" The ship is on her beam ends; she will never right again; death is certain."
"Not at all, sir! not at all, sir!" exclaimed a brave little sailor boy, " God will save us yet."
" Why do you think so?" said the captain with strong feeling and astonishment.
"Because, sir, at this moment they are praying under the Bethel flag, in the city of Glasgow, for all the sailors in distress, and us among the rest; and God will hear their prayers; now see if he don't."
The captain, an old weather-beaten tar, exclaimed, with tears running down his cheeks.
"God grant that their prayers may be heard in our behalf, my little preacher."
At that moment a great wave struck the ship and righted her. A simultaneous shout of exultation, gratitude, and praise, louder than the storm, went up to God. A few days after, the noble ship rode safely into New-York harbor.
A vessel was overtaken with a terrific hurricane in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.— After the most astonishing efforts to weather the storm, the awful intelligence of the captain broke on the ears of the passengers:-
" The ship is on her beam ends; she will never right again; death is certain."
"Not at all, sir! not at all, sir!" exclaimed a brave little sailor boy, " God will save us yet."
" Why do you think so?" said the captain with strong feeling and astonishment.
"Because, sir, at this moment they are praying under the Bethel flag, in the city of Glasgow, for all the sailors in distress, and us among the rest; and God will hear their prayers; now see if he don't."
The captain, an old weather-beaten tar, exclaimed, with tears running down his cheeks.
"God grant that their prayers may be heard in our behalf, my little preacher."
At that moment a great wave struck the ship and righted her. A simultaneous shout of exultation, gratitude, and praise, louder than the storm, went up to God. A few days after, the noble ship rode safely into New-York harbor.
What sub-type of article is it?
Survival
Heroic Act
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Fate Providence
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Hurricane Survival
Divine Providence
Brave Boy
Shipwreck Averted
Answered Prayers
What entities or persons were involved?
Brave Little Sailor Boy
Captain
Where did it happen?
Middle Of The Atlantic Ocean
Story Details
Key Persons
Brave Little Sailor Boy
Captain
Location
Middle Of The Atlantic Ocean
Story Details
A ship is overtaken by a hurricane in the Atlantic; the captain declares it doomed, but a brave boy asserts God will save them due to prayers in Glasgow. A wave rights the ship, and it safely reaches New York harbor.