Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
MILITARISM MUS BE OVEHTHROWN
The Absolute Negative of Christianity and Its Devotee is Doomed-But in Spite of War, Christianity. Has Brought Large Measure of Peace-Rev J. Edred Browns Christmas Sermon at Trinity Church

And this is the feeling or the |hou- sands of soldiers in every army now engaged in strife.
 Mili4arisna Negation of Christianity.
 But it is quite another thing to say the people would have asked for war. Nor is this a race war between Teuton and SIaV. Why, the ordinary German has no hatred for the ordinary Slav, nor vice versa. As matter or 1act' in ordinary, everyday life both Ger side by side in the same shop or fac tory, peacefully and anicably, and even at this very moment Germans and SlavS are fighting side by side in the armies of Austria. NO. this IS war of governments. of military cliques and the spirit which gives rise to 1t is in direct violation of those Christian principles of peace and brotherhood which have been making such large progress among the nations. Ailitarisrn is the absolute negation of Christian ity. The one exhibits a mailed fist, the other shows you a hand that IS pierced.
 The one carries a big stick, the other carries the cross on which the Prince of Peace died. The one de- clares that might makes right The one says that the foundation of all things is force, the other says that the foundation of all things is love. Mill tarism is n1aterialism in it's deadliest
 
 1 most brutal incarnation. It is the en- enly of God and man. It must be overthrown. Every nation which be- l comes it's devotee is doomed.
 Vindieation of Prince of Peace. Dear brethren let us remind our selves that the measure by which Christ's title as Prince of Peace is to be judged is not the acts of military oligarchies whose principles run di- ! rectly contrary to Christ and the gos- pei, but rather such feelings of revolt and abhorrence as prevail to very large extent over our own country. | TOT it is everywhere acknowledged, tho world over, that the peace propa- ga1da has made greater strides in l this country than anywhere else; and 1 the whole world of peace lovers is looking to this country. where the peoples voice is supreme in the gov ernment, to lead the rest of the world into permanent conditions Of peace. Here the people are free to direct the action of their government Here, | therefore, Christ's title of Prince of l Peace is being vindicated as nowhere else, in the very fact that the rest of 1 the world looks to us for leadership l in the great case of international peace and good will. And the great 1 lesson we have to learn as individuals ] is that the greatest service anyone can render to the cause of peace is
  | to live among men in spirit of ex- | trerne brotherliness; to show that | temper, as Jesus did, even unto death :: l to refuse to believe evil of men. and l insist on believing good to the very l limit of possibility; to break down every partition wall of prejudice, envy | or hatred, and be sure that common l humanity is bigger and better than any division of it.
 At St. Patrick's Church.
 Preaching from the message of the angel, Peace on earth to men of good I will Rev. John II Broderick, rector 1 of St. Patrick's church, commented at the Christmas services on the strange fact that individuals and nations call ing themselves followers of Christ can show enmity. hatred, cruelty, as fin present war conditions. The Infant 1 Redeener came at Christmas time to 1 bring men peace, with God, with their l own consciences, with their neishbors
 The lesson of the day was hoE@to se- cure this three-foId peace.
 Christmas services in the church began with a largely attended high mass at 5.3g, sung by Rev. Father 1 Broderfck, at which very many re- ceiyed holy communion. The choir sang the special music with fine spirit 1 Rev. Thomas A. Grunnbly said the l low mass at 7.30 and the children's I P. Calvin. The junior choir, with Miss Ruth Jordan organist, sang very pleasinglY, Miss Mae AilseI having a solo, and Miss Clementine Jordan play ing Andres Idyl for violin in skill | full manner.
 Rev. Father Calvin was celebrant
 Father Broderick deacon and Father l Grumbly sub-deacon in the solemn | high mass at 10.30, when Bakers 1 string orchestra assisted the choir, adding much to the effect of the we'll
 balanced programme arranged by Or ganist F. l.. Farrell. There were pleasing solos by Mrs. Farrell, William Goodfeliow and others and the chorus 1 was responsive and welI-rehearsed Following the mass Benediction of the | Blessed Sacrament was given by Rev 1 Father Calvin.
 l The altars were adorned with roses and carnations in which the scarlet Of Christmas predominated and ever- 1 green outlined the altar arches. while
 palms were effectively dispersed about l the sanctuary. On the gospel side, ir
 front of the Blessed Virgins altar, is
 scene at Bethlehem. the offerings fS1 | the crib being devoted to the poor. 1 Services at Christ Church,
 At Christ Episcopal church on Christmas morning there was a large congregation to enjoy the beautiful festival of music arranged by Chor- ister William F. Habekotte and the Christmas sermon by the rector, Rev Richard R. Graham. He took as his text the fourteenth verse of the sec,
 ond chapter of Luke: "Glory to God ir the highest and on earth peace, gooe will toward men," and his message
 in the face of the world war wal
 brieht with faith and optimism. The
 edifice was charmingfy decorated il Seasonabie ereenS
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