THE SIMPLE VIRTUES

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 14 January 1931, Page 7

THE SIMPLE VIRTUES

"Immortalitv may be won only by affairs of the Spirit,” said Lord Moymhan in a speech reported in Canada. It is this simple truth, and this alone, ho proceeded, “which leaves no man indoubt that the ideals which nourish and inspire our Empire are the hope and promise, as they will provo the salvation. of the world. In the early days of the world’s human history it is the predatory virtues which triumph; but in the long run it is the simple virtues that will conquer and prevail. The last Empire to survive upon this earth, that alone which will withstand the wreckful siege of battering days, which will gam the willing acceptance, enlist the eager efforts, and encompass and possess the hearts of men will surely be founded upon love and honour, truth and charity, purest faith and simple duty. Virtues such as these are no monopoly of our race but none can deny that to their possession and their rigid practice we owe a stern allegiance. It is because we arc armed with the sword of the Spirit and the breast-plate of faith that in the end we shall win victory, not foi ouisclvcs alone, but for all mankind. Such is my faith. Strong beliefs win strong men and make them stronger still. In that faith the Empire musd go forward.”