My. Eddy said in part: "It is well for us to pause in the midst of our busy life lest we forget the great sources, the great ends, the great meanings of life. Savage man seldom says thanks, but as civilization advances the amen' ies of life are learned. The—givin, of thanks increases mutual good will, it gives gladness to the one who thanks and brings blessing to the one who is thanked. It con-contrates out attention upon the good things of life and leads psychologically to further blessings. You may say, 'We are still in the shadow of a great war. What 1s there to be thankful for at a time like this?' but I think that the President is right in pointing out that we should be grateful for having triumphed over so many difficulties.
Mr. Eddy then took up the different points of the President'. Proclamation, emphasizing especi: ly the. fact that because America was a favoured nation her responsibility toward less favoured nations was great. ''The President's call to us to render thanks to the great spiritual source of. life,'
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