DAY OF PRAYER.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VII, Issue 330, 29 November 1917, Page 6

DAY OF PRAYER.

FIRST SUNDAY IN JANUARY. f PEB PRESS ASSOCIATION. 1 * Wellington, Nov. 28. The Governor-General has been commanded to publish the following message from the King:— To my people : — The world wide struggle _ for the triumph of right and liberty is entering upon its last and most difficult phase. The enemy is striving bydesperate assault and subtle intrigue to perpetuate the wrongs already committed and stein the tide of a free civilization. We have yet to complete the great task to which more than three years ago we dedicated ourselves. At such a time I would call upon you to devote a special day of prayer that we may have the clear-sightedness and strength necessary to the victory of our cause. This victory will be gained only if we steadfastly remember the responsibility which rests upon us and in a spirit of reverent obedience ask the blessing of Almighty God upon our endeavours. With hearts grateful for the divine guidance which has led us so far towards our goal, let us seek to be enlightened in our understanding and fortified in our courage, in facing the sacrifices we may yet have to make before our work is done. I therefore hereby: appoint Januaiy 6, the first Sunday of the year, to be set aside as a special day of prayer and thanksgiving in all the churches throughout iny Dominions and require that this proclamation be read at the service' held on that day. (Signed).—GEOßGE R.I. November 7, 1917.