Can You Name Me?

I NEVER was guilty of a wrong action; but on my account I lives have been lost, trains have been wrecked, ships have gone down at sea, cities have burned, battles have been lost, and governments have failed.
I never struck a blow nor spoke an unkind word; but because of me, homes have been broken up, friends have grown cold, the laughter of children has ceased, wives have shed bitter tears, brothers and sisters have forgotten, and fathers and mothers have gone broken-hearted to their graves.
I have intended no evil; but because of me, talents and genius have come to naught, courtesy and kindness have failed, and the promise of success and happiness has yielded sorrow and disaster.
I have no color except black, no sound but just my silencer no cause for being myself, no progeny except grief and disaster. You may not on the instant call me by name, but surely you are personally acquainted with me. I am Neglect.
In addition to all of the above things, I confess that I am, causing you to refrain from activity in the most important thing in your life, the salvation of your precious soul!
The Lord Jesus Christ finished the work necessary for your salvation on Calvary’s Cross. Judgment was poured out upon Him. His precious Blood was shed for many, for the remission of sins. He has been raised from among the dead and is now seated on the right hand of the Throne of the Majesty in the Heavens.
You have heard the Gospel message over and over again. Even now the Saviour’s invitation: “Come unto me is ringing in your ears. You never intend to be eternally lost. You expect to be saved some day, and you entertain thoughts of being with and like the Saviour for all eternity.
But I am holding you back. I am preventing you from definitely deciding to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour. If I continue to do so until the Messenger of Death calls you, it will be forever too late for you to be saved—you will perish.
It remains to be seen whether or not you are going to break the hold which I have upon you. After hearing my honest confession, and listening to my faithful warning, are you going to remain negligent? There is one way by which I may be overcome; that is by immediate, definite action. The power and opportunity are yours. Act now!
“How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard Him.” (Heb. 2:33How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; (Hebrews 2:3)).
“Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” (Prov. 27:11Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. (Proverbs 27:1)).
T. M. O.