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  LOST ON THE DEEP
  by D.L. Moody
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Summary: The sermon warns parents of the importance of keeping their
spiritual light burning to guide their children and prevent tragic
consequences.

Topics: "Parental Responsibility", "Spiritual Guidance"
Scripture References: Matthew 5:14

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D.L. Moody shares a poignant story about a lighthouse keeper who, while
waiting for his son to return from a whaling voyage, accidentally lets
his light go out during a storm. This tragic event leads to the loss of
his son, who perished just as he was returning home. Moody uses this
narrative to illustrate the critical role of parents in guiding their
children and the consequences of neglecting their spiritual
responsibilities. The sermon serves as a reminder for parents to keep
their 'light' shining brightly, ensuring they provide guidance and hope
to their children. It emphasizes the importance of vigilance and
faithfulness in nurturing the next generation.

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I read some time ago of a vessel that had been off on a whaling voyage,
and had been gone about three years. I saw the account in print
somewhere lately, but it happened a long time ago. The father of one of
those sailors had charge of the lighthouse, and he was expecting his boy
to come home. It was time for the whaling vessel to return. One night
there came up a terrible gale, and this father fell asleep, and while he
slept his light went out. When he awoke he looked toward the shore, and
saw there had been a vessel wrecked. He at once went to see if he could
not yet save some one who might be still alive.

The first body that came floating towards the shore was, to his great
grief and surprise, the body of his own boy.

He had been watching for that boy for many days, and he had been gone
for three years. Now, the boy had at last come in sight of home, and had
perished because his father had let his light go out. I thought, what an
illustration of fathers and mothers to-day that have let their light go
out.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/dl-moody/lost-on-the-deep/
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