This island is located near the southwest corner of Newfoundland. Its name means “Island of Deaths.” It has been given this name because of the many shipwrecks that have taken place. Many brave sailors have lost their lives because of the numerous storms in this area. It is known to have more shipwrecks than any other place in the world.
The meaning of the name “Morts” is mortuary—where dead bodies are kept. That's not a pleasant name for the place where people may live. However, we all live in a world where death arrives every day. Hebrews 9:2727And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: (Hebrews 9:27) tells us, “It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” Have you accepted the Lord Jesus as your Saviour? If so, the judgment is already past for you, because the Lord Jesus took the punishment for your sins on Calvary's cross.
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