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"On Sunday evening, in his open air address, the Rev. W. H. Scurr made reference to the terrible situation on the Continent. He said their own beloved nation was deeply involved ... and he urged them all to join in prayer that the ruler of nations, the King of Kings, would intervene to avert national sin and calamity.

"Already the fearful engines of war were lifting themselves through the black and sullen clouds, and if war broke out, one trembled to think of the fearful issues involved. He called upon the congregation, composed of men and women who believed that in the hands of God there still lies the destiny of nations, to pray to avert the the indescribable disaster.

"In solemn quietness the Rector cried to Him alone who could come to our aid. The whole congregation then rose and sang the national anthem."

At the evening service in the Presbyterian church, the Rev. James Smith had seethed that some people were saying God was watching and so the world was going to be all right.

"But he (Reverend Smith) did not believe a word of it.

" 'If God was on earth the world would be a very different place; There would be no rumours of war and nations would not batter themselves against each other. I will not be surprised if the nations turn Europe into hell in the near future. Where is the love of God, the brotherhood of man and the boasted civilisation under these circumstances?' "