THANKSGIVING.

Auckland Star, Issue 111, 13 May 1935, Page 11

THANKSGIVING.

ALL DENOMINATIONS

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Churches of all denominations commemorated the King's jubilee yesterday, when large congregations joined in spccial services of thanksgiving. I lie order of service used in St. Paul's Cathedral. London, was adopted by many of the churches.

The Rev. R. L. Connolly, at St Aidan's Church, outlined the life of the King as the first gentleman of the Empire, and said His Majesty had set a sterling example of a monarch putting his trust in God.

The Rev. A. J. Beck, at St. Matthew's, said His Majesty had stood throughout his reign as a servant of God in the discharge of his high and responsible duties to all classes of society. He had been helped by the magnificent work of his consort.

"Millions of fellow Christians are today expressing their tlianks to God,' said the Rev. W. AV. Averill, at All Saints' Church. "In a world of falling monarchies, from the events of the past week it has been abundantly evident that never before has the British throne been so firmly established. The King has adapted his behaviour to modern ideals and we should be intensely proud of the family life of the Royal Family." "Exemplary Home Life."

The short sermon preached by the Archbishop of York at the King's coronation was used by the Rev. C. A. B. Watson at St. Paul's Church. At St. Mark's, Remuera, the Rev. P. Houghton spoke of the thankfulness that must fill the hearts of all British people for the wonderful example set by the King and Queen in their exemplary home life. The Rev. H. K. Arclidall, headmaster of King's College, preaching at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, referred to the Christian attitude towards monarchy. , „ , At St. Patrick's Cathedral Solemn High Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Monsignor Caliill, administrator of the diocese. The Rev. Father 1 erry was the celebrant. The Rev. Dean Ed"e, who preached the sermon, referred to the avTection the King and Queen had won 111 the hearts of tlieir people. The significance of the jubilee and the responsibilities of the peoples of the Empire were referred to by the Rev. lv T. Olds at the Pitt Street Methodist Church. , . The Rev. W. Bower Black, speaking at St. David's Presbyterian Church, stressed the responsibilities of service. At St. Andrew's the Rev. Gladstone Hudics spoke of the King's personal gifts. His Majesty was a symbol of the unitv of the British people. At the Baptist Tabernacle Dr. Alexander Hodge chose for his text "God Save the King," while at the Beresford Street Congregational Church the Rev. A. J. Grigg preached on "Kingship a Sacred Trust."