AN EMPIRE DAY OF PRAYER
KING'S MESSAGE TO THE NATION
CALL FOR COURAGE AND
SACRIFICE
(Eec. November 8, 8.45 p.m.) [ London, November 7. t Official.—His Majesty the King has issuod the following message to the nation: To my People.-The world-wide struggle for the triumph of liberty is entering on its last and most difficult phase. Ino enemy is striving by desperate assault and 'subtle intrigue to pefpetuato the wrongs already committed. lo btem tlio tide and freo civilisation wo yot havo to ' oomplete the great task to whioli we have dedioated oursolvos. I would call upon you to devote a spooial day of prayer that wo may havo the clear-sightedness and strength necesnry for the victory of , our cause. This victory will bo earned < only if we steadfastly remember the re- ■ sponsibility resting upon us, and in the spirit of reverent obedience ask the blessing of Almighty God upon our endeayours. Lot us seek to bo enlightened in our understanding and fortified in courago in facing the sacrifices wo may yet havo to mako. I therefore appoint January fi, tho first Sunday in tho NonYear, to bo set asido as a special Day of/Prayer and thanksgiving in all the churches throughout my Dominions.'— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Keutor.
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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 39, 9 November 1917, Page 5
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206AN EMPIRE DAY OF PRAYER Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 39, 9 November 1917, Page 5
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