The sabbath draws nigh. Here's some inspirational reading for
all you other captains. Even the crew is welcome to read it.



Security in Storms
by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman


"'The wind was contrary" (Matt. 14:24).

Rude and blustering the winds of March often are. Do they not
typify the tempestuous seasons of my life? But, indeed, I ought
to be glad that I make acquaintance with these seasons. Better
it is that the rains descend and the floods come than that I
should stay perpetually in the Lotus Land where it seems always
afternoon, or in that deep meadowed Valley of Avilion where
never wind blows loudly. Storms of temptation appear cruel, but
do they not give intenser earnestness to prayer? Do they not
compel me to seize the promises with a tighter hand grip? Do
they not leave me with a character refined?

Storms of bereavement are keen; but, then, they are one of the
Father's ways of driving me to Himself, that in the secret of
His presence His voice may speak to my heart, soft and low.
There is a glory of the Master which can be seen only when the
wind is contrary and the ship tossed with waves.

"Jesus Christ is no security against storms, but He is perfect
security in storms. He has never promised you an easy passage,
only a safe landing."

Oh, set your sail to the heavenly gale,
And then, no matter what winds prevail,
No reef can wreck you, no calm delay;
No mist shall hinder, no storm shall stay;
Though far you wander and long you roam
Through salt sea sprays and o'er white sea foam,
No wind that can blow but shall speed you Home.
--Annie Johnson Flint






Fair winds,
Capt. Josh

--
"You must then know the sea and know that you know it
and not forget that it was meant to be sailed over"