They seized the rudder again, and, with the courage of men in the presence of death, wrestled with the storm which seemed disinclined to let its victims go.

"God is with us!" exclaimed Simon quickly, and worked with all that remained of his strength.

"God is with us!" exclaimed James, and planted the rudder firmly in the water.

Only John did not stir.
Bending over the side, he stared out into the wild, grey, whirling waters.

He espied in the midst a circle of light in which appeared a figure that came nearer, and behold! Jesus was walking on the sea slowly towards the ship.