Our Roll of Heroic Deeds
We record this month a signal act of heroism which took place a few years ago in a coal-pit near Dalkeith. The mine was suddenly flooded, a vast volume of water rushed through the workings, and it was only after some hours of dangerous and most difficult work that the imprisoned miners were rescued. It was then discovered that Walker, a boy of twelve, had been left behind, and immediately James Nolans volunteered to save him. Nolans had to be forcibly pushed through the rushing torrent by some of his comrades; then he had to grope about under the water to find a rail which he used for the purpose of guidance, and, after narrowly escaping death from drowning, he eventually discovered the terrified lad. Even then it was doubtful whether they would escape alive; but after a plucky dash through the water, and by the help of some old ladders hastily fastened together, they managed to regain their comrades, who never expected to see them again.
Rise, Gracious God, and Shine.
Words by William Hurn, 1813. Music by H. Walford Davies, Mus.D.
(Organist of the Temple Church.)
With majesty.
1. Rise, gracious God, and shine
In all Thy saving might!
And prosper each design,
To spread Thy glorious light:
Let healing streams of mercy flow,
That all the earth Thy truth may know.
Amen.
2. O bring the nations near,
That they may sing Thy praise;
Let all the people hear
And learn Thy gracious ways:
Reign, mighty God, assert Thy cause,
And govern by Thy righteous laws.