By the Editor
A Solemn Edict No Testaments for the French Soldiers
BY the advice of friends, and I feel sure under the guidance of God, I have sent the circular I sent out with the June “Message from God,” called “No Testament for the French Soldier,” to every member of the House of Commons and the. House of Lords. I am sending it also to some of the clergy and ministers of the various denominations. I also hope to send it to the Army and the Navy leaders. I have sent the following letter with it: ―
The Firs,
Denmark Road,
Exeter.
To― July, 1918.
Will you kindly read the enclosed paper? May I ask you to do what you can to get me permission to send the Word of God to the French soldiers? I am sure that the honoring of God’s Word will be a presage to victory.
I do not want to carry on any “religious” propaganda among the French soldiers; I only ask for permission to put the Word of God into the hands of men who may soon have to meet Him.
I am, your obedient servant,
Heyman Wreford.
I do trust that the awful edict that seeks to sever a man from the Word of his, God May be repealed. No nation ever prospered that set aside the Word of God. If this insult to God is perpetuated it must darken the whole course of the war. An edict from an earthly. King, Emperor or President would be respected and its contents lead. Surely a Book, with a Message, from the King of kings, should’ not be withheld from those for whom and to whom it is written.
I ask the prayers of all God’s people that I and others may again be able to send God’s Word to the French soldier.
I append extracts from a few, of the many letters I have received.