Telegram from Kaiser Wilhelm II. to Chief of Troops in Upper Alsace,
Aug. 15.


Grateful to God, Who was with us. I thank you and your troops for
the first victory. Please convey to all the troops which took part
in the fight my imperial thanks in the name of the Fatherland.

YOUR CHIEF WAR CAPTAIN.


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A PRAYER FOR VICTORY.

By the Kaiser's Order to Supreme Council of the Evangelical Church--To
Be Included in the Liturgy Throughout the War.


Almighty and merciful God! God of the armies! We beseech Thee in
humility for Thy almighty aid for our German Fatherland. Bless the
entire German war force, lead us to victory, and give us grace that
we may show ourselves to be Christians toward our enemies as well.
Let us soon arrive at the peace which will everlastingly safeguard
our free and independent Germany.