AN APPEAL BY THE KING.
FOR A SPECIAL DAY OF PRAYER. t London, Nov. 7. Officii-.!. — His Majesty the King has issued the following message to the nation: “To my People. —The worldwide struggle for the triumph of liberty is entering on its last and most difficult phase. The enemy is striving by desperate assault and subtle intrigue to perpetuate the wrongs already committed. To stem the tide and free civilisation we yet have to complete the great task' lo which we have dedicated ourselves. I would call upon you to devote a special day of prayer that we'may have the clear-sightedness and strength necessary for the victory of our cause. This victory will bo gained only if wc steadfastly remember the responsibility resting upon us, and_in the spirit of reverent obedience ask the blessing of Almighty God upon onr endeavours. Let us seek to be enlightened in our understanding and fortified in courage in facing the sacrifices we may ye! have to make. I therefore appoint fith January, the first Sunday in Hie New Year, to he set aside as a special Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving in all the churches throughout my Dominions.”
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1751, 10 November 1917, Page 3
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195AN APPEAL BY THE KING. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1751, 10 November 1917, Page 3
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