The Washington herald., 1917-07-01
e had found at the farther end of

he had found at the farther end Of
the cut.
That rope was long enough for the
tallest miner and the shortest Of them
ana they learned TO have faith In ito
let 90 without fear.
Under the Cave OF the Winds at
Niagara l put my trust in the guide.
My belief for safety was in following
his leadership. Ny faith was in his
word step into the water and
your feet will touch the rock on which
you can walk to me in safety"
Our trust and belief as Christians
are well placed in God, our Father,
and as citizens, in our President and
nation.
This trust and belief enables. US to
rest satisfied as subjects of both king
doms, but our loyalty. needs to mean
more than a restful, peaceful, inactiv-
ity. Both God and the nation justly
require and demand OF US - devotion
TO their interests, a sclf-sacTifice and
gift, II need be, OF all we are and have.
in proof OF our loyalty 10 the cause
os which We are a part. We must
become more than passive subjects
must become active units and integral
parts Of the cause we claim TO love,
and, in proof OF which We offer our
selves and our possessions for service.
This conservation is a result Of faith
that follows even where II cannot
trace its destination or result.
DO God and the nation call us to
active service and generous giving in
time, talent aud money to their
cause? II We are "slackers' we do
not respond.
DO God and the nation call US to
the colors in loyalty and hattie for
the principles for which they stand +?
II we be true Christians citizens and
soldiers and not traitors. we respond
and march and 90 to death, II need be.
The gifts to the great missionary
enterprises Of the church throughout
the world for the salvation Of man
kind and the support Of the ministry
OF men and woman, give proof Of our
response to ChTist's Command-''Go
ye into all the world and preach the
Gospel"
Our response TO the registration for
the army and navy and our gifts to
the Red Cross and the purchase OF
liberty bonds. prove TO the world that
wer are a loyal pcople-a proof that
drives terror into the hearts OF our
enemies.
Registration and Red Cross CiftS arc
sacrifices upon the altar OF our Coun-
try. The war bond is an investment
in which we share in the profit-yet
also a proof TO our country and the
world that We are rCady-according TO
our ability. to respond 70 any call our
nation makes upon Us. Did I say
any call? I hope IL is true. and l
know II is true OF every l0valis;.
The conservation Of food and OF all
material things in the interest Of our
struggle for democracy as against
autoCracv: and Of the cnslayed IsCes
as against tyrants: and Of the prohi5i-
tion oft he manufacture, purchase and
sale OF all intoxicating liquors; the
use Of fOodstUfs FOR the making OF
purposos-are issues absolutely neCes-
sary to victory
Patriots, This is the demand of the
hour, and you subscribe 10 the demand
and surrender your hope o. gain and
deny your appetite for your love OF
Your country and the cause for which
We are in war. Such patriotism is
rccd,d and the only kind worth
while on the Fourth Of July let Is
celebrate our nations day in a Sane
Fourth" willing 10 sacrifice and serV"
not in a bawling patriotism. but sing
ing the Star Spangled Banner" with
heart and voice Of loyal subjects %
the greatest and most liberal nation
the sun has ever shone uTuu- Y,s'
shout. hUIrah-anl may We meet every
demand ot the hour"