It was lifeboat drill for all passengers aboard the ocean liner. One of the ship’s officers was seeking to impress all on board with the urgency of being prepared for disaster at sea. He then showed the passengers how to fasten the lifebelt. All listened with interest as they were gathered together in the ship’s lounge.
Turning my eyes around the gathering, I was amazed to see a man seated at a little table; and quite unconcerned, he was playing with a pack of cards.
How many are like that today? frittering their time away, heedless of the eternal welfare of their souls. How grave the danger in rejecting, or neglecting the gospel message!
Passing onward, quickly passing,
Many in the downward road;
Careless of their souls immortal,
Heeding not the call of God.
Passing onward—
Trampling on the Saviour’s blood.
ML-05/29/1977