Students on Way to Dug-out
after the
Air Raid Alarm has Sounded
Take
a good look at this picture. It
realistically portrays what took place sometimes thrice daily on the Wuchow
hillside.
We required all classes to disband as soon as the alert air alarm was
sounded and proceed at once to the tunnel which had been dug in the hillside.
It was only about a five minute walk from our School building, and as you
can see, was well hidden by trees and shrubs.
The tunnel ran deep into the hillside having two entrances to protect us
against bomb blasts. As soon as the
planes were heard we went into the tunnel, each one with a mat or piece of paper
to sit on. Soon the sound of the
droning planes seemed to fill the tunnel. The
bursting of the bombs was always followed by a great swishing noise. In fact all sounds seemed to take on a new character when we
were inside. We were so grateful
that no bombs fell close to our hide-out. It
was strange too, how quiet everyone was while inside; even the very small
children who came in with us kept perfectly quiet during air raids.
In the midst of the bombing we often prayed for those who were not so
well protected as ourselves and for Christian friends and property.
Then also, there was always the committing of oneself to the Lord.
Trials certainly should bring greater fellowship, if the heart is right
with God.
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“‘Tis so safe to walk with Jesus, Leaning hard upon His Arm, Following closely where He
leads us, None can hurt and naught can harm.” |