The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-08-24

ST. Paul, ~ 24,) but we notice that it was
necessary they remain in the ship for a certain
time, ". 3D. and also when the emergent mo-
ment came to abandon the ship, it was neces-
sRry they who could swim should do so, and
that others avail themselves of pieces Of the
wreckage. (Vs. 31-41.)
10. Christianity gives courage for emergen-
cies, cheer for peril. So. Its promises of future
life helps one die. Its philosophy, that trials
here shall make heaven the brighter and hap
pier, is very comforting.
Seamen ought not in storm TO abandon
their ships. 1t is thought ignoble of Captain
or any one of q crew to leave when danger
threatens his craft. In the history of sesfaring
life we have noble instances of most heroic
conduct at times Of peril. The story of John
Maynard is only an instance. On the same
principle it is the duty of clergymen not to
abandon parishes when a pestilence RACES.
Men skilled are most fit to meet emergencies
in their respective lines, and no one is worthy
respect who is wanting when the decisive mo-
ment Of peril comes.
To desert on the field is the most disgraceful
act of soldier.
IL. Persons in general who get others into
trouble ought to help them out of it. st. Paul
was anxious to remain at Fair Ravens. The
ship sailed against his advice. Then when
danger came the crew proposed to leave ST..
Paul to his fate. DIR. Talmage says: "Ah me!
who get US into trouble never stop to help US
out. They who tempt that young man into a
life of dissipation will be the first to laugh at
his imbecility, and to drop him out of decent
society. Gamblers always make fun of the
losses of gamblers. They who tempt you into
the contest with fists, saying, i will back you,
will be the first to run. Look over all the
predicaments of your life, and count the
names of those who have got you into those
predicaments, and tell me the name of one who
ever helped you out. They were glad enough
to get you out from Fair Ravens, but when,
with damaged rigging, you tried to get into
harbor, did they hold for you plank or throw
you roper Not one"
ID. 1t is folly not to accept advice of those
more experienced or more enlightened. Thou
sands go to ruin either because they will not
seek counsel or because they will not heed it,
Children and pupils should regard counsels of
parents and teachers
ID. Life itself is voyage. 1t has its storms
as well as sunshine. Many get shipwrecked.
There are very narrow escapes. The various
moral influences and religious headquarters
as, e. g., churches, serve for life-boats. Some
travel without qualm; others are terribly
seasick. The sea seems for time very calm,
and then comes up a tornado of emptation,
and we fear laundering. Anchors sometimes
drag, and we are at the mercy Of the rocks.
Our haven is heaven and we look for a welcome.
heV. N. ID. ScheneK, d. d., says: We are all
travellers over stormswept sea. Wild seas of
moral turmoil are raging round. Though en-
veloped in m@lstrom of passion. everyone
ciings fondly, though it be family, to hope of
final salvation. Salvation to the sinner as to
the crew in the incident of the text is promised
on condition that he is to remain in the
ship"
But the end comes at last
Into the harbor of heaven now we glide,
Home at last
Softly we drift on the bright silver tide,
Home at last!
Glory to God All our dangers are DER;
We stand secure on the gIorifed shore.
Glory to God! we will shout evermore
Home at last!
Home at lastl