
In this gentle retelling, a caring narrator invites listeners to consider the everyday hardships that touch every family—poverty, sorrow, loss—and points to a steadfast companion who offers relief. The voice turns to the timeless story of a group of disciples caught in a violent storm, their small boat tossed by relentless waves while they pray for help.
The tale unfolds as a figure appears, walking calmly across the raging sea, revealing himself as the beloved teacher they know. One brave disciple steps onto the water, discovering that faith can lift him above the turmoil, yet fear soon drags him back, prompting a swift rescue. Through this simple yet powerful episode, the narrative encourages listeners to place their trust in a compassionate presence that steadies the soul amid life's tempests.
Full title
Christ in the Storm No. 26
Language
en
Duration
~5 minutes (5K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, and the Archives and Special Collections, University Libraries, Ball State University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-10-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1802–1878
An influential Victorian writer for children, she turned lessons in history, geography, and religion into books that reached readers far beyond Britain. Her best-known works mixed vivid storytelling with strong evangelical purpose, making her a notable voice in 19th-century education.
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