There’ll be no doubtin’ Morgan Doughton
When he tells you his sad tale,
He’ll tell you of his Uncle Dai
Whose parents came from Wales.
" ‘Twas bitter cold, the wind blew bold
On a February night;
A chill of woe had filled the air
That gave a sense of fright.
“Dai’s youngest, now a year of age
Had walked his first this eve;
As time for work had now arrived
Dai pondered not to leave.
“They settled down and while they slept
A ringing on the line
Disturbed their sleep with news from work,
‘They need you at the mine.’
“At two o’clock the family slept
But a knocking on the pane
Awoke them all and caused each heart
Uneasiness again.
“No man down at the mine would work
‘Till Uncle Dai arrived
The roof had rumbled once, yea twice,
No source had been derived.
" ‘I want a brave man! Give me two!’
Dai cried out to the crew.
‘We must inspect each foot of shaft
Ere work begins anew.’
“My Uncle Dai, I idolized.
A leader he of men.
The hands shot up with volunteers
He could a had him ten!
“I was among the two to go
We tested every beam.
A rumble echoed in the shaft
And opened up a seam.
“Dai quickly sensed that where I stood
The roof’s about to go.
He lunged and sent me sprawling forth
About ten feet or so.
“The roof had caved; dear Uncle Dai
Was caught beneath debris.
He saved my life by giving his
A braver none than he!”
This true story was written as a poem about David Thomas. Mr. Thomas (Uncle Dai) gave his life to save Morgan Doughton.
This should cause each of us to think about the Lord Jesus Christ who died for all who have accepted Him as their Saviour. He died so that others might have everlasting life. Have you accepted Him as your Saviour? Are you protected from the punishment that your sins require? Don’t wait a moment longer—turn to the Lord Jesus Christ right now and be saved!
ML-12/02/1984