Despite the fact that the scene inside the Cathedral was not s0 brilliant as on similar occasions in years past, it was impressive to sce So many Britons, men, women and children, gathered together to give thanks for' thely heritage on this most suitable of occasions.
Tue order of service followed ines. established in previous years. Mr. H. B. Reynell, the President of St. George's Society, Mr. A. H. George, the Vice-President, "and members of the committee' were conducted to the steps of the ctioir alter. the processional hymn, and welcomed by Dean Trivett. The committee was then conducted to specially reserved seats, in front of the congregation, and' the service proceeded, This portion of the service was arranged from an an-lent English Guild Service, 'The hymn, " Vow to Thee my; Country" was followed by the First Lesson, read by Mr. H. E, Reynelt, from Joshua 1, 1-9.' The "Te Deum Laudamus" was then rendered by the choir and organist.
The second Lesson was then read by Inv. A, 1. George, H. M. Consul-General, from Revelati sung, followed by the special ware time' Altany used in the Natfonat Day of Prayer Services. The sormon, preached by the Rev. BJ. Oltewell, followed a hymn, "Eternal Father, strong to fave."
The "Hymn for St. George's Day" was enthusiastically sung by the congregation, the service concluding with the National Anthem and blessing. The congregation then left the Cathedral, preceded by the St. George's Society Committee and officers of the other national socleies Who attended the service.
"Fight the Good Fight"
Me, Ottewell's Sermon (allows colyum & Fight the good ant of Matt 5. 5, Blessed are the mick for they shall inherit the earth, "the question might arise in some minds as to whether two texts could be further apart in their meaning than these (we, But I would ask you to consider a fow moments—before answering this question (or yourselves, The apparent difference les the loose or popular meaning which we put to words. and the popular ameening which we allow to hotd frst place in our thoughts over many matters, "Today we have in our minds St, George. and I suppose the popular idea is that of a brawny warrior astride a mighty charger, burying his lance in the throat of 9 repulsive dragon, We lose sight of the historical George who died as a martyr for his faith about A. D. 903 in the romantic, bravely apparelled figure of George on the charger.
"around this romantic figure has eown up all the best that one thinks shout the beloved homeland. When we say St. George for England, we immediately plelure the green fields and meadows; the trim hedges; the White dif and shores of England: sil rich in history; the human worth ff the people; the stubbornness and tun-afraidness that issymbolized in the stalwart oaks and the massive, cen~ Uuties-old® cathedrals "that" have resisted the worst that our very fickle climate can send, Yes. all that comes to our minds as we picture St. George un his charger. But does that represent the true strength of our nation? Tthink not.
True Strength "L believe that the true strength of our nation is represented by the Jother symbol which is most prominent on the journal of the St. George's Society, and which is symbolic both fof my second text and of the most worth: while sentiments that are deep rooted in the hearts of the people of England. That symbol is the Cross of St, George—a plain red eross_ the white ground of purity. This constitutes a terrific challenge to our nation's war alms. because of a cross stands for anything at all. it, stands {for self-sacrifice. and the St. George's Gross is our own freely chosen symbol. Is it not significant that the forces against which we are waging the greatest struggle in our history Is represented by a crooked cross? If then the cross is our self-chosen symbol, what are the virtues for which it stands? am suggesting this morning that the most powerful force in the world.
that in'my text, and it is the only one that will bring to us. not simply victory over our present enemier. but will enable us to carry out the words of the first text, to fight the ood fight of faith and lay hold en eternal life, and conquer the enemies within as well as those! without. and fit us to be worthy of the eross we have freely adopted. Now the first requisite in waging this war against all that is represented by the dragon, is to disabuse our minds of the popular error that meek-_ ness and weakness are synonymous terms. That error leads to confusion fof thought, Remember also that it was on this virtue that Jesus based his claim for universal service Come, unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden, for Tam meek and lowly."
"This is what George Matheson say: of meekness—When we speak of a brook running down the hillside and away through the meadows.
Bentle brook, we are using a false term. But if you watch the mightly ocean when it kisses the golden sands, snd does not arm the child at play: ]you may speak of gentleness. Gentle chess is power hele in reserve and Placed at the service of the weak. When we are asked to state our war aims. could we give a better answer?
The Other Side "But that isthe objective side of the question. There is the subjective side which is essential for the prevention of self complacency and a national pride and arrogance which will tend to destroy everything we do, and in turn lead us to a false nationalism which would be a curse {o the world as well as to ourselves. Christ never used truer words than when he said "He that sould save hiis fife must lose it" and perhaps after a few minutes meditation, we ghall see how true and logical that dictum is.
"The ordinary use of the word meekness describes a disposition in regard to man. But the Christian conception goos far deeper and primarily has reference to our altitude towards God, It means the meek endurance and acceptance of his dealings with us: and however they' may desolate our hearts. to accept them without rebellion or sulking. When sorrow comes. unless we have this trust in some purpose of God behind it, we shall be like a fractious child who Kicks and fereams When punished. 'The ox that kicks against the goad only gets hurt the more. True meekness lays hold fon the sovereign will of God as our Supreme guide—it we do not believe this then. our prayer in the Lord's Prayer 'Thy will be done' is sheer mockery.
The Meek Heart "Then follows as a matter of course the altitude towards men. The truly mock heart remains unprovoked Under provocation. 'The natural reaction is something like a dog Lo. to answer bark' with bark, but'
the Christian's business areer evil with good. If truly meek We remain, when provoked, masters fof ourselves, calm and equable, and blessed in ourselves. If we meet provocation with the same spirit we have given over into the hands of our enemies the direction of our
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