Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-21
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deep and mighty chorus with a heavy roll
of drums from the band of the Welsh
Guards. which were stationed at the chan
eel rails. The service which followed con-
sisted oe the Lords prayer, Psalms NLNl
and CXLIV, lessons from Isaiah LNl, the
Apostles Greed, a prayer The Battle
Hymn of the Republic, sermon by
Bishop Brent. the hymn Through the
Night of Doubt and Sorrow. benediction
by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the
singing of 1.-The Star Spangled Banner
and God Save the King
The clergy of St. Pauls conducted the
service, assisted by the Archbishop Of
Canterbury and the Bishop of London.
The text from which Bishop Brent spoke
was chosen from Maccabees, second chap
ter 18th verse, Having gone apart from
the elders He resolved that they should
go forth and try the matter in fight, by
the help of God And committing the
decision to the Lord Of the world and ex-
horting them that were with him to con
tend manfully, even unto death, for the
laws. the temple the city. the country
and the commonwealth, he pitched his
campaigning given out to his men the
watchword Victory is Gods.
1t is impossible for all the congreea-
ton to hear the words of a preacher in
St. Pauls but the prayers and psalms
were read by the whole assemblage ana
the HYMNS, sung by thousands OF
voices reinforced by the choir, the
great organ, trumpets and drums, were
deply moving and unforgettable. The
ritual was worthy of momcntouS
event in history and the temple of ma
ton.
The Royal Party
The royal party came from Windsor
in open carriages drawn by four horses
with cutriders hut no military escorts.
The King returned to buckingham
palace afterwards. the crowds along
the route cheering him heartily.
Amcng those present at the service
were
Lord Curzon. Lord Miner, Lord and
Lady Derby. Sir Edward and Lady
Carson, Lord Hardinge, Niscount
French, Mrs. Lloyd-George. Lord
al Lady Robert Cecil, Sir William and
4 dv Robertson: Sir John Jellicoe,
Minister of Munitions Addison. the
Dean of Westminster and Lady Byle
Kinds and Admiral Sims. L. S. A.
One Of the most picturesque of the
numerous professions to st. Pauls this
morning was group of % veterans of
the American Civil War. who marched
from their humble headquarters near
London bridge to the cathedral carry
ing American flags and a banner in
scribed american Civil War Veterans;
Not for Ourselves but for Our Coun-
try" Few Of the British spectators In
the busy streets Of the financial dis
trict understood exactly what the pro-
cession meant. but here and there an
American rushed from the sidewalk
and hurriedly shook hands with each Of
the marchers. Some Of the veterans had
not seen their native land since the
DAYS of the great struggle of half a
century ago
Three Prayers
Three of the prayers offered at the
St. Paul's service were specially pre-
pared for the occasion. The first one
was:
Thou, 0 God, hast put into the
hearts of the President and people of
America to join the allied nations in a
great war in defense of liberty, hu-
mainly and justice. We pray Thee to
grant victory to our forces
Second Prayer
The second prayer was:
I'VE pray Thee to guide the Presi-
dent and those to whom Thou hast
committed the government Of the
United States. Grant them special
wisdom and understanding that they
may fulfill Thy divine purpose"
The third was:
I'VE thank Thee for the abundant