Who can tell the result of a prayer uttered in sincerity? Little the one praying knows what may be the outcome of his heaven-sent words. A life-boat went out on a dangerous coast to the relief of a shipwrecked vessel. The waves ran high, and threatened to swamp the boat. At last the coxswain said:— “Mates, shall we turn back? We are going to certain death. The ship has sunk, and doubtless all hands have gone down with her.” There was a moment’s hesitation, and then one man cried out: “No, let’s go on. As I ran down the beach, I passed two ladies on their knees praying for the lives of the men in yonder wreck. I believe God will hear them. I believe we may yet find some alive.” His words had such an effect on the crew that they5plucked up courage and rowed on midst the breakers. They picked up five poor fellows, one by one, clinging to the wreckage or otherwise supporting themselves.—Selected.