II. THANKSGIVINGS.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume VI, Issue 8, 1 February 1916, Page 101

11. THANKSGIVINGS.

Blessing- and Honour and Praise and Adoration and Thanksgiving be paid to Thee, Most Glorious and Holy Trinity, Father, Son, 4 and Holy Spirit — For otir Creation, Preservation, and the many blessings of this life, We thank Thee, 0 God. (This response to be said after each Thanksgiving.) For all spiritual blessings through Christ our 1,0 rd .. For the inspiration and help of the C.B.M.S. Retreat at Havelock. For the great opportunity afforded by the Conference at Napier. For the loyal response to the call of the Bropire, especially for those who have gone forth from New Zealand. For the courage and endurance and the splendid bearing of our soldiers and sailors. For the faithful service of those who have laid down their lives for the Empire. For victories vouchsafed to our arms. For the courage, strength and confidence which the justice of qur cause inspires,. *

For the love and unselfishness which lie hidden behind the fierceness of war. For Thy hand of power that can turn affliction into fruitful blessing. For the widespread spirit of service whiGh the war is calling forth. For the power of the Church to brine: comfort and consolation to the afflicted by her ministry and sacraments and prayers. r . ' For the openings now given to the Church to draw men nearer to God. For the spirit of unity manifest m the Nation and m the Umpire.