Sept. 9. G¢PERITAIN stands between us and the ultimate victory of a system we believe to be the negation of the spirit of toler~ ange and freedom," elect red Mr. A. H. George, H.M. Consul-General for Shanghai, in a stirring message to many Britons and Americans gathered at the Holy Trinity Cathedral yesterday eve~ ning for the united Service held on the occasion of the National Day of Prayer.
Britons the world over observed yesterday with special ntervessory services following the appointment by H.M. King George VI of the first Sunday after the anniversary of the outbreak of war for this purpose.
Shanghai Britons packed the Cathedral, provision being made outside for those unable to find accommodation within, There was a quiet determination and sincerity in the manner in which the congregation marked the occasion, close attention being given to the address delivered by the Consul-General and genuine hope and courage expressed in the prayer:
Americans also joined in the inter cession, the day having been set aside by President Roosevelt as one of prayer, The Community Church holt took part in the service yesterday evening, with members of the choirs. of other Protestant churches in Shanghai. Brigadier he, Salvation Armyy and the eve Mr Brown, Rabbi "of the Sewish faith, Joined In the process: ion can musie preceded the service, walla" the cathedral was being Seeupteds the opening "hymn, Soa" one well in ages pas"
Sofned' in by the whole, congrexaton, Who sang "whole-heartedly and. with: GUL restrain, An invocation, by the fey. An "Baxter, "flowed, aller which ame the, neralcontsson, Another hymns thy. mgm ome, God" preceded" the frst lesson $y, the Mev. W. Th Hudspeth, from Daniel) 24, Mi.
George's address, which came ext was latened fo' with rapt atten ion, live being complete silence for tome nines after Re had frushed. The, econ lesson was ead bY Bit c, bs Boynton of the Community Church war from Matthew 60.3, sit tay aligned bye, metic conducted by the. Rev. "FE pend of silent "prayer
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