South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-10-05
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Peace day was observed in nearly
al of the churches OF South Bend
Sunday. Special sermons having to
do with the European war and it's eff
feet on humanity, and appropriate
music were given in connection with
the prayer services. Large audiences
were the general rule, people appar-
emily being interested generally in
the peace movement.
All Of the sermons contained words
OF thanksgiving that the United States
IS at peace with the whole world, and
many interesting lessons were drawn
from the fact that civilization is no
more advanced in some things today
than 1t was in the dark ages.
Rev. Thomas Parsons OF the Quin-
cy Baptist church spoke on the sub
ject. The European war and the BIZ
BILE" He said in part:
'It IS useless to place the blame Of
the European war on any particular
country or man. All Of the countries
are TO blame. The name of Chris
tan Country which is applied TO all
the nations now engaged In the war,
IS 81 misnOmer. None are acting with
"A christian spirit.
Peace tribunals and the preaching
Of peace do not prevail when the war
spirit takes possession of the people.
The countries Of Europe are wander
ing far from the teachings OF God,
and God IS Christening these nations.
BIames Yellow Journals.
eff the yellow journals of America
could have their way, America too
would be plunged into war with Mex
leo"
His sermon also contained a strong
argument against the increasing of
the armies and navies. attri5utirg
much OF the spirit Of militarism that
prevails TO this increase Of armament.
fcT oh ,,
Rev. Berry Q. Wilson Of Evanston.
Ill, conducted a prayer 1ervice for
peace and special music WAS also pre-
scented.
The peace service at the First Meth
odist church was presided over by
Rev. =. Il. BeaL Several strong ar
guments for world peace were includ-
ed IL the short talks by Dan Pyle and
Rev Mr.. Beal. Miss Clara Ayrhart
sang The Plains OF Peace" by Neid-
hnger.
Victory Is Defeat
Prayer day for peace was observed
Sunday at Temple Bethel with spe-
ciaI services and appropriate music.
Rabbi CrOnbach spoke on The Pre-
ciousness OF Peace" lie said. in
part:
In war like this. there is no such
thing as victory. The war is a grue-
some defeat for all sides and all per-
this war, civilization is defeated, hu-
manity is defeated. Everybody is
loser. no matter what the outcome.
And now we are praying for peace.
Someone has ridiculed the idea OF
praying for peace. How can praying
for a thing bring that about? he
asked
zone reply 20 that question would
re this To pray for a thing is not the
same as claiming that the prayer will
bring about that thing. TO pray IS
10 turn 10 God. Turning 10 God is
one matter. affirming theological
dogma is another and entirely differ
ut matter.
To Pray l. Good
ITO pray is good. because IL is good
10 turn 10 God, the supreme and only
good. Prayer is good even if II is
not efficacious There are higher
reasons than efficacy why prayer is
1--WE should live personal lives OF
Deace As long as We are Obsessed
with the idea that we amt a gojn' 10
take nuthin' from nobody the pros
poets FOR personal peace are not very
bright.
Keep your temper. Take a month
or two TO think u over before you as
sert your rage Mr.. Bryan hopes 10
hasten the day OF world peace by
making treaties IN which nations agree
10 wait twelve months before going
10 war. Why not do the same in our
personal lives? Think IL over before
you snarl wait "a month or two be-
fore you show your anger.
"AlI religions have preached this
from time immemoriai. Let Us now
stop preaching and do little practic-
ing. Finished with prayer for the
peace OF the world, let Us now 20
home and live peace. This Is the
best. this is the only amen 10 the
prayers for peace arising this day
from the affairs OF our land"
Peace ON Earth.
Peace on earth, good Will 20 men,
Ahe true Christ spirit held mighty