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 his eyes fixed on Jesus, the Eleven leaning over the side of the boat watching him in breathless silence. He is only a few steps from our Lord when a tremendous wave almost overthrows him. He looks round, loses sight of Jesus, gets afraid and begins to sink.

"Lord, save me!" he cries, and flings out his arms towards his Master.

And Jesus immediately stretching out His hand takes hold of him and says:

"O thou of little faith, why didst thou doubt?"

And Peter, clinging to Jesus, comes safe to the boat, and as soon as they are inside the wind ceases. The disciples come up and fall at our Lord's feet and adore Him, saying:

"Indeed, Thou art the Son of God!"

And He works yet another miracle, "for presently the ship was at the land to which they were going."