SELF-RESPECT

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 28, 3 February 1937, Page 7

SELF-RESPECT

A BRITISH TRAIT

POWER OF THE CROSS

(By Telegraph.)

(Special to the "Evening Post.")

■DUNEDIN, This ..Day.

"It is the self-respect the Britisher has for himself which causes him to respect. the rights and welfare, of others." This was the predominating trait of English people with whom the Rev. Albert Mead came in contact during his visit to England, where he was on exchange at Hendon with the Rev. W. M. Islitt. Mr. Mead returned to Dunedin today.

"England possesses remarkable stability," said Mr. Mead. "After one penetrates surface conditions, there is to be found the abiding rock-like elements- of the British character and life, which persists through all changes: They have a quiet confidence in their leaders, as well as themselves. They remain steadfast even in the face of threatening Continental conditions and national crises."

A Conservative attitude towards things was maintained at all times. "One finds an underlying belief in religion and morality, as well as British aptitude for commerce and sport," commented Mr. Mead. .

Mr. Mead was naturally interested in religious conditions abroad and closely observed them alter contacts with many religious leaders. He was convinced that real interest in Christianity was on the increase. Recently, said Mr. Mead, a leading article in the London "Daily Telegraph" revealed that London still had crowded churches and his own visits to places like St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, besides leading free churches, supported that view. "In all denominations there was an attitude of expectancy, as well as for a deeper quest after reality and a desire for the radiance of the Gospel. The first shadow cast over England by the rising sun is the shadow of the cross which falls from the dome of St. Paul's. The power and peace of the Cross is still England's refuge and strength."