who would laugh at the Soldiers' Home in England and scorn to be
seen in the company of Christians. Many such men have been brought
to know Christ through this great and awful war. Mr. Lowry often
speaks to us. He is a grand worker, and we love him. We have been
under the Saviour's care and keeping all the time. We are very
anxious to get back home, and shall welcome peace with one great
shout of joy.'

Another gives us a further glimpse of Christian work:--

'Going along I saw three marquees, on one of which there was
written "Soldiers' Home." I peeped in and saw Pearce, of the
Gloucesters. I marched up to him and told him who I was. Four of
them knew me, and we had a good old talk of the home land. They had
just finished a good old Bible reading, and tea came in. I sat down
for tea with them. At about 6 p.m. we were in the large marquee
putting things ready, and about 6.30 it was full of soldiers,
perhaps about 600. Then we had the dear old Sankey hymns.'

Another grows quite eloquent as he writes:--

'At home I hear there has been much rejoicing, and the reverses
have given place to victories. But the victories have been bought
by the sacrifice of human souls. The altar has been saturated with
the blood of fathers and sons. The bitterness of sorrow has wrung
human hearts in the dear old homeland. In the mansion, in the
cottage, in city and in village, tidings of death have found a
place. But Christ, the Prince of Peace, has given peace to many
lads on the battlefield. Words which were apparently sown in the
darkness have bloomed in the light. Life eternal has been accepted,