THE IDEAL OF PEACE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21473, 22 April 1933, Page 4 (Supplement)

THE IDEAL OF PEACE

\ YOUTH'S ANSWER ' 1 | GWEN EVANS, age 18 year*, 28 George Street, Mount Albert. j

The English race is intensely patriotic. It is a patriotism to which a son of the Empire rarely gives expression, yet so deep and sacred is this lovo for his country he will endure all for her sake. We, the descendents of a proud line of patriots, should do our part to keep that inner lamp of faith burning bright. To ensure this, I think there could be no better way than by holding fast to that anoient yet grand belief of "Faith, Hope and Love." It is useless to reiterate the merits of such a code if we do naught to uphold it. We are a nation of idealists and materialists and one class is helpless without tho co-operation of the other. We may 6eo wonderful visions of universal pence and prosperity, but we must have the courage to begin the work materially.

clouds are hanging low, but we can still look for the silver lining. Some there are whom Fate has given a heavier burden than the rest, and it is to tho more fortunate tho power and pleasure of giving mental as well as material assistance is given. For with tliii message of hope tho gift of prayer walks hand in hand, a gift that is only toa often overlooked or lost sight of in the turmoil of tho day. How many of us could say in good faith with that much-loved monarch King Arthur, " More things are wrought by prnyer than this world dreams of." Love, tho last and greatest of the three watchwords —love, in the widest sense of the word—is a gift immortal and it is the younger generation who must carry it into a wider world. Love means brotherhood, and youth, even as the League of Nations, can work toward that end by promoting a larger membership and a wider interest in its own leagues and clubs—enterprises which are slowly reinforcing the links of Empire. Thus will our people, strong in the knowledge that true happiness is only found by being true to the motto, " Service before Self," ever bear aloft a stainless banner whereon, in letters of burning gold, the words, ' Faith, Hope and Love " /are writ.

To this end we must needs have faith —faith in our leaders, our Governors, our institutions, and, above all, in ourselves. " Trust" is another word for faith and where trust is placed in a man, unconsciously it inspires selfconfidence and self-confidence goes far toward ensuring a saner and happier outlook on life. It is well said that "Hope springs eternal," for without hope how wearisome life would be! To-day the dark