But, above afl, this plan for a self-centred life conflicts with the claim of the larger world to which we have to adjust ourselves. At what a price our freedom has been won, our social opportunities, our educational advantages! Dare we spend those things on self, when we are stewards of the gifts of God? By the law of human: solidarity life is linked to Tife—and the: future depends on the present. We must leave our children the heritage our fathers left us, not only undiminished but enlarged by our own contribution. Money is the least thing we can leave them. Our fathers left. us convictions, principles, yes, and a Christian faith. What are we bequeathing of moral dynamic and spiritual reserves?
All these things seem to stare at us from the dark background of the War. Wo Westerners have been settled like Reuken, Gad anti Manassch in' the~ securities and comforts, tha liberties and opportu nities of the world. The younger generation has helped us to their heritage at the price of their blood. How dare we refri: the call that rings through the civilized world to tha privileged minority? Rise up ye careless ones that sit at ease. Tr is the Lord has given you rest; through the ministry and sacrifice of others. Your place is in thy vanguard, equipped with all have, to bring your brethren home.
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