We were in a beautiful boat, tossed at the mercy of the ever-restless waves; but there was an unseen power holding a steady grasp upon the waters. God alone has power to keep them within their appointed boundaries. He can hold the waters as in the hollow of His hand. The deep will obey the voice of its Creator: “Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed.” {4T 287.2}

Vi var i en skøn stolthed, kastet hid og did i de hvileløse bølgers skånsel; men der var en usynlig kraft der havde et uafbrudt greb over vandene. Gud alene har magt til at holde dem inden for deres bestemte grænser. Han kan holde vandene i sin hule hånd. Dybet vil adlyde sin Skabers røst: »Hertil og ikke længer! Her standse dine stolte vover!"