NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON

What they feared seemed to be nigh
Thirst would be the end
Stricken rock, bringeth forth water
Not a moment too soon
To drink to their fill
Rocks compliant to the charge

Another day, in another place
Alas, what would they do
Hungry crowd
Meagre sustenance
Sit, get ready to receive
Appreciation for the provisions made
Filled bellies
Not a moment too soon

Years prior, a similar occurrence 
Request for a varied diet acknowledged 
Flesh as dust rained down
Not a moment too soon

Sea bank loses 
Hearts failing
Gave way to pathways not seen before
Not a moment too soon 

Late appearances, far from it
Timely doings, a speciality