A Young Woman's Faith and Protection through Prayer on a Steamship

“Since my childhood I have said my prayers. I have not asked myself why. But although a mere girl and young, my life has not been without grief, cares, sorrows, perplexities. In all the severe experiences of life I have had but one refuge, and that has not failed me. When sorely tried by sorrow or difficulty I have all my life sought refuge, solace, relief, in prayer. I have never sought this refuge in vain. I am now for the first time thousands of miles away from my home, from family and friends. I am on my way to accept service under people 1 do not know, whom I have never seen. In my new surroundings there will not be a soul to whom I can go in trouble or sorrow. But I am sure no crisis in my life can come in which I shall not be able to get strength to bear up and light to guide me to safety somewhere. This does not come from books. It is something I know. It is the most precious knowledge I have in life. I would as soon go to the side of the ship and cast myself into the sea and perish, as give up prayer, my trust in God, my confidence that He hears me, yes, and that He answers me. — Millennial Star 77:16”