Saved by Her Prayers

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Before setting sail for a long voyage, a mariner plights his troth to his sweetheart before a shrine at the entrance to the church built amongst the sand dunes which fringe the coast. During his absence a heavy storm arises, and his sail and part of the rigging being carried away, his boat is tossed helplessly on the waves. He implores heavenly aid, and at the same moment, his sweetheart, divining that her lover is in peril, runs to the shrine among the dunes to pray there for his safety. Her appeal is heard, and an angel descends to earth to reassure her, then goes forth to quell the tempest, and with outstretched wings to guide the boat safely back to land, where the girl anxiously awaits its return.