“Jesus, Lover of my soul,
Let me to Thy bosom fly.”
The others quickly joined in the song until all were singing softly and quietly. The danger passed, and the women were unharmed.
One can imagine the courage of that group of women rising as they prayerfully sang the words:
“Other refuge have I none;
Hangs my helpless soul on Thee:
Leave, ah! leave me not alone,
Still support and comfort me:
All my trust on Thee is stayed,
All my help from Thee I bring;