The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-11-22
"Silent Reflections"

The war clouds have passed. One
mighty chorus of JOY has vibrated
throughout the civilized world of
Peace, Victory. Tyranny is conquer
ed. Following this there is the
moment of reflection, heart sink
ing and tears. Time for far-reach
ing looks in to the period of recon-
struction. Time for sweet medi-
tatlon upon the home coming and
greeting Of gallant heroes, and a
turning to God by the souls of men
for his unspeakable gift, and his
guiding power.
The terror which has confronted
the innocent millions for the past
months and years disappeared. The
dreaded mail armored tyrant that
threatened joy, freedom and hap
piness has been brought low. The
selfish ambitions that once existed
are stifled by the brains and brand
of freedom.
As we reflect, our own minds
turn from the awful spectacle of
Gods avengiLg arm, to rest in His
tender watchfulness and love. Dur
ing these years of carnage, He has
not forgotten. to send seed, time
and harvest; heavens showers have
descended, the seasons have regist-
cred in their turn. The misery of
men was not caused by the Creator.
Now the clash of battle is still, He
woos us to a better way with un-
failing invitation, while the hand
on the dial of time has registered
four long years and more, the per-
iod has been filled with deeds un-
paralleled in history. The stand
that was made by our brave boys
only four months ago, which caused
that much boasted army to right
about, back, and start for the Rhine
instead of Paris, was stupendous be-
yond belief, nobody had quite hoped
for so much. No one can yet feel its
full completeness.
Peace has suddenly come; French
women weep for their million man.
, tyrs; Belgians for their blinded
! children. Time has never produced
: such scenes, so much of the world
war never in madness, and agoniz-
: ing sacrifice. Never before have so
: many millions been suddenly lifted
! from the depths of despair to
heights of hope and joy; with the
\ glad prospect opening before them.
' What souls in the countries that
! have suffered through it all would
$ not in that mighty moment be full
!, of longing, that those who fell for
their cause, so suddenly won, might
n be present to join in the joys OF
: victory?
5 Now is the beginning of oppor
! tunity; God invites US to parable
E the crimson deeds of war, with thu
white deeds of peace, and win in thu
spiritual world a victory as wonder
full as our fighting men have won il
O the world of arms. We are sum
moned to emulate those daring som
, of ours. Hate has done its utter
k most, it is time that love shoulC
take its place. Since the Grea
Peace Maker was on earth we hav,
been preaching the gospel of love
The way has now been opened TO
the gospel to be given to million
p who have been compelled to suffe
rt UNNECESSARILY sad experiences. w
III hear in some places that because o
20 war conditions the church mus
ty mark time 1t seems to me that tn
On opportunity to win men to God
~ ours. Many who for long tim
y have been Indifferent are no'
n thinking in terms of religion
n, Shall we forfeit our right to tn
= great opportunity God opens to us
~ Or shall we nobly and manfull
give to Christ and the church on
,r. very hest service-Rev. Gregory.