Two shipwrecked sailors were adrift on a raft for days. Finally, in desperation, one knelt and began to pray, “Oh Lord, I know I’ve been a pretty bad guy. I’ve drunk too much booze, and chased too many women. I’ve lied and cheated. I’ve done so many things that I’m ashamed of, but Lord, if you’ll just save me I promise that I’ll . . .”

“Hold it,” interrupted his shipmate, “don’t say another word, I think I just spotted land.”