[knocking sound]
- Female narrator: "At midnight, we were awakened
"by a knock at our window,
"and there stood the poor, trembling father
"and three cold, hungry children.
"Our house was already full and the boat was not in port,
"and they feared the pursuers were on their track.
"Mr. Porter said, 'Where can we hide them?'
"During the act of prayer, a text of scripture came to mind,
"which suggested the church.
"They were warmed, fed, and comforted,
"and then Mr. Porter took them to the sanctuary.
"When I opened the church door,
"the glad father and happy children rushed out
"and took their places in a little sailboat,
"and were carried to the steamer Michigan.
"It was secret service before the Lord,
"which, had we taken the counsel of wise men in church
"and state, could not have been performed."
Eliza Porter, Green Bay.
♪ Wade in the water, children ♪
♪ Wade in the water ♪