Linked to the Savior

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Two travelers, who fancied they were abundantly able to take care of themselves, entered a railway carriage when the train was being made up and found comfortable seats. They had dropped into conversation when a porter looked in and told them to go to another coach. “What is the matter with this coach?” they asked. “Nothing,” he grinned, “only ’taint coupled on to anything that’ll take you anywhere.” That is the trouble with many beautiful creeds and theories—they sound good, but they do not take you anywhere. The soul that would journey heavenward must make sure of the coupling. This is it: “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Rom. 10:13).

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