“Having just come off a route march, and feeling tired, I took off my pack with the intention of finding some kind friend to lend me a book. Something seemed to tell me to look hi the box where I keep my letters from home. There I found a hook entitled ‘A message from God,’ which I had had given me by some kind friend. I read it and found it very interesting. Will you be good enough to send me one of your pocket khaki Testaments? I should like to have one before I go to the Front.”
Another
“Myself and one or two friends were recently reading a tract written by yourself. On it was stated that if a soldier or sailor desired a Testament, he might obtain one on application to yourself. Now we do desire one very much-a Testament will be very welcome. Believe me, sir, we ask in all sincerity. We are a long, long way from home, and have always been friends, and we are not altogether unacquainted with the Bible.”