Itcv. Samuel F. Collier writing n the "'Westminster Bible llocord." on conditions created by the war and their bearing on the mission of the Church, says :—'"Eov. Owen "Watkins, our chief chaplain in France, who has been remarkably used amongst soldiers, had to censor his men's letters, and one man, writing; home, said that they hail a chaplain named Watkins. a very decent sort, but with not much religion about him. Watkins was rather embarrassed, and sought out the writer, and said : 'What do you mean by saying this."' I am going to let it go, but what do you mean ' 'What I mean is,' said the man. 'you are not religious, but you are a real follower of the J»rd -Jesus Christ.' What did the nuta mean • meant that-religion stood for formality; not virility and vitality; and it has come to many men to be a term to be despised. We have looked upon the terms 'Christian' and 'Bejigious' as being interchangeable. We are apt to overlook the distinction."
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Press, Volume LV, Issue 16411, 3 January 1919, Page 4
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170Untitled Press, Volume LV, Issue 16411, 3 January 1919, Page 4
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