CHAPLAIN TO THE FORCES
“I have once more to remark upon the devotion to duty, _ courage, and contempt of danger which has characterised the work of the chaplains or the Army throughout this campaign,’' —Sir John French in the Neuve' Ohapellc Despatch. Ambassador of Christ you go Up to the very gates.nf Hell, ■Through fog of powder, storm of shell, To speak your Master’s message : “Lo, The Prince of Peace is with you still. His Pence be with you, His goodwill.” It- is not. small, your priesthood’s price, To be a than aud yet stand by, To hold your life whilst others die, To bless, not share the sacrifice, To watch t-lfe*strife and take no part- - You with the fire at your hcait. _Wv M. Letts, in “Tho Spectator.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 3977, 9 July 1915, Page 3
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