A GENTLEMAN was returning from the West Coast of Africa. A friend of his named Thomas J—was also returning by the same ship, and both were looking forward to meeting their loved ones in this country.
When half way across the Atlantic Ocean, Thomas, who was very reckless and wild, gave way to strong drink, which almost made him mad. Continuing, Thomas got worse, and one day, without any warning whatever, he jumped over the side of the ship into the mighty ocean. The cry, “Man overboard,” was quickly raised, and all hands were soon on the scene. Imagine their surprise when Thomas, who was in the water, cried out for help. After having plunged into the water the shock had been so great as to bring him to his senses. Brave men soon swam to his assistance, but, alas! it was too late. Thomas had already sunk, and never rose again. How sad!
But this is only a warning to you, dear unsaved reader. Don’t delay to come to the Lord Jesus, and don’t be like Thomas, i.e., cry when it is too late. How much would he have given to be safely back once more in the ship, but it Was too late. Alas! you, who have never trusted Jesus as your own precious Saviour, and are still going on in your sins, may one day wake up to find yourself in the sinner’s eternity with the Devil and his angels forever.
H. M. L.