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October 4, 1914
The Daily Ardmoreite
Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma
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On Oct. 4, President Wilson-designated Peace Sunday, US religious groups unite in prayers for European peace, US wisdom amid war, end of military despotism, and Red Cross contributions; similar observances in Canada.
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PEACE SUNDAY TODAY.
Today, Oct. 4, is the date designated by President Wilson as a day of prayer in the United States for peace in Europe. In every part of the country, every religious body, Protestant, Catholic, Jew, will observe this day with a unanimity never before witnessed in America. In many instances it has been arranged not only to make the day one of prayers for cessation of the war, but for Christian civilization in all forms of its advance also. Prayers will be offered for wisdom for government and people of the United States, in conduct during the war in Europe. In the time of William of Orange, religious liberty was prayed for, in the time of the American Revolution, freedom was asked by prayer, now those will pray well who pray that military despotism be destroyed, the reign of the sword may be ended, and the reign of conscience and reason may begin.
The American Red Cross has appealed to all religious denominations throughout the country to contribute to the European relief fund in houses of worship Peace Sunday. Many of the churches will give the entire amount collected to this relief work.
The Canadian Council of the Laymen's Missionary movement has endeavored to further throughout the Dominion of Canada the plan of our president, and in nearly all Dominion churches, prayers will be offered at the same time the religious bodies of the United States are praying for peace.
Today, Oct. 4, is the date designated by President Wilson as a day of prayer in the United States for peace in Europe. In every part of the country, every religious body, Protestant, Catholic, Jew, will observe this day with a unanimity never before witnessed in America. In many instances it has been arranged not only to make the day one of prayers for cessation of the war, but for Christian civilization in all forms of its advance also. Prayers will be offered for wisdom for government and people of the United States, in conduct during the war in Europe. In the time of William of Orange, religious liberty was prayed for, in the time of the American Revolution, freedom was asked by prayer, now those will pray well who pray that military despotism be destroyed, the reign of the sword may be ended, and the reign of conscience and reason may begin.
The American Red Cross has appealed to all religious denominations throughout the country to contribute to the European relief fund in houses of worship Peace Sunday. Many of the churches will give the entire amount collected to this relief work.
The Canadian Council of the Laymen's Missionary movement has endeavored to further throughout the Dominion of Canada the plan of our president, and in nearly all Dominion churches, prayers will be offered at the same time the religious bodies of the United States are praying for peace.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Providence Divine
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Peace Sunday
Prayer For Peace
President Wilson
European War
Red Cross Relief
Religious Observance
What entities or persons were involved?
President Wilson
William Of Orange
Where did it happen?
United States, Canada
Story Details
Key Persons
President Wilson
William Of Orange
Location
United States, Canada
Event Date
Oct. 4
Story Details
President Wilson designates Oct. 4 as a day of prayer for peace in Europe, observed unanimously by religious bodies in the US and Canada with prayers for cessation of war, wisdom for the US, destruction of military despotism, and contributions to the American Red Cross European relief fund.