Evening journal., 1917-05-09

which as Christians and citizens we
have been called are those which ex
hibit the spirit of sacrifice We are
frequently reminded of the exhibitions
Of heroism in Europe, OF the way in
which France has found her soul. OF
the spiritual regeneration of Belgium
through her baptism of blood, of the
new corporate sense in all parts OF
the British Empire, of the many signs
IN all the world that through a gate
of death many have passed, even this
side the grave, TO a veritable resur.
rection. There has been new Joy IN
the risen Lord for those who have
been sharers of His Passion. in whom
Is 10 be seen something corresponding
to "the print of the nails" There are
possibilities Of blessings for us too. If
we share this spirit Of sacrifice. If we
have the spirit, we shall not be at
loss as to how We may show It in prac-
tical ways
We can use influence in favor of
the enlistment of soldiers and sailors,
and support the government policy of
conscription. In many cases, our hoys
need encouragement; In many more
selfish parents ana friends need
checking. If we did not bring up our
boys TO be soldiers, it is great shame
to us, when the country and world
need them. None of us would choose
for them the dangers Of the battle
held; yet none has the right to shrink
from Il for them, If thus they can best
serve their generation. And none who
encourages men of military age to en-
list can refuse to do his own bit be-
hind the lines None is exempt from
moral conscription. The same spirit
or Willingness to serve and, If neces-
sary, to suffer should animate us all:
and none has the right to be content
with Offering less than all OF what
ever he may have to give. We can all
serve IN some way and serve nobly.
In sense we are all under military
law. This involves cultivation OF the
corporate spirit, willingness to follow
Leaders, avoidance Of ordinary tenden-
cies to criticism, sinking Of individual
preference and ways of working in the
interests OF the common good. readi-
ness at all times to fall in line. and
at the word of command, to march.
Military discipline Is good for us and
ought 10 prove bracing to community
spirit Once war was declared. all diff
ferencies among our public men were
supposed TO be suppressed. All were
Americans and prO-America. National
interests superseded individual pref.
erences. We may go even further than
that. The Christian may not stop
short OF the sense OF universal broth
arhood. Every widening Of conceptions
of obligation involves now suppres-
sion of selfish interests, and gives new
opportunities of losing life for the
sake OF really finding It.
The many forms Of war-suffering
make constant claims for relief To
hem all we must make the noblest
response possible. In particular are
we bound to support the work of the
National Red Cross, the scope and
iamlraDle management of which make
me strongest appeal to our interest
ana coincidence Much has been said
or Americas making mohey out OF
hurope's dire necessities. War profits
IN this country have been very large
ihough we have given largely for re-
ilet abroad, yet it has not been largely
In proportion to our means. Others In
great distress have far exceeded MS
me rate of gifts for Belgium from
america Is small as compared with
the rate of its gifts from Australia
ana New Zealand. Moreover. although
some OF our people have given gener.
0usiy and at great sacrifice. most have
done little or nothing at all since the
nrst outburst of sympathy for Belpium
during the opening months Of the war
we have been exempt from the i'm.
mediate horrors: we have been
blessed with increase of wealth The
circumstances of the time make sne.
eial calls for lavish. unstinted eener.
ohlty' we must give, give double. give
vice ana then begin over again
Ihe circumstances of our time call
TOT wider knowledge and wider SYM
pathies. Though there are peOple who
are not yet emancipated from the
shells of their native communities
mere are but few who have not gained
clearer conceptions Of national views
and national duties. These. however
can no longer suffice. Every man Of
hteilgence and feeling must now
nave international knowledge. The
whole world has been put on the map
sussex County is but part OF the same
globe which contains Servia and Si.
Derla. We are called. I'm quite new
Ways, to consider international obliga.
lions. All these should serve to deepen
-ne sense of Christian citizenship.
'onsecrated patriotism teaching the
meaning of universal human brother.
mood. We should be i'm the wav moro
and more of realizing the meaning of
Dehet in One Holy Catholic Church
Nothing short OF this can satisfy me
human needs which now call upon Cod
FOR help. We wish to bind ourselves
TO the brotherhood OF nations which
can best guarantee the peace of the
world. II We must oppose some broth.
ers' lt Is to bring them to their senses
10 dispel illusions for their good as
well as our own. We must fight. fight
hantully, hight successfully; but we
only do so in the interests of ultimate
peace and goodwill for all mankind
Church Pension Fund.
The whole Church has been reioic-
ing this year over the success Of the
effort TO raise the necessary eudOv,.
ment TO inaugurate the system of the
Church Pension Fund. The Diocese of
Delaware has done we'll in the effort
TO do its share. The Bshop of Nassa.
President of the Fund made
special acknowledgement of this no
me at General Convention. Seventy.
hve thousand dollars is a creditabie
contribution from a Diocese of onr
size We owe this to our admirable
committee; and ! do no Injustice 10
others. If again call attention To the
special activity and interest of its
chairman, Colonel George A. Elliott
wish to urge prompt and loval sec.
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