blessings of pardon, purity, power and comfort which it teaches them to
ask of God.'[6]

THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF'S LETTER.

'ARMY HEADQUARTERS, CAPE TOWN, _January 23rd_.

'DEAR SIR,--I am desired by Lord Roberts to ask you to be so kind
as to distribute to all ranks under your command the "Short Prayer
for the use of Soldiers in the Field," by the Primate of Ireland,
copies of which I now forward.

'His Lordship earnestly hopes that it may be helpful to all of her
Majesty's soldiers who are now serving in South Africa.

'Yours faithfully,

'NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN, Colonel, Private Secretary.

'To the Commanding Officer.'


THE PRAYER.

'Almighty Father, I have often sinned against Thee. O wash me in
the precious blood of the Lamb of God. Fill me with Thy Holy
Spirit, that I may lead a new life. Spare me to see again those
whom I love at home, or fit me for Thy presence in peace.

'Strengthen us to quit ourselves like men in our right and just