A Corporal’s Letter

“I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your most beautiful gift (a Testament), which I received this morning. You have no idea how it interested the men of our company when they knew that by sending a postcard they could receive such a useful and splendid gift. I was very badly off for one until I received yours. When at home I devoted my time in nothing else but trying to do what was in my power for our Lord and Master, and I continued to work for Him until I landed in France. Then temptations came stronger and stronger, until I thought of the time when I was at home, and I looked to Christ for strength to overcome these temptations, and I am proud to say He comforted me, and led me back to the road of salvation. I have distributed all the post-cards you sent me, and was pleased to see all my men sit down and fill them in and post them, and with the help of God my companion, Signaler R.W., and I will do our utmost in spreading the gospel throughout France as well as the trenches. Dear Doctor, I am, thank God, anxious to work for the Master, and if you could supply me with any gospels or tracts I should be much obliged. Before closing I beg an interest in your prayers for this company and for myself, and may God’s blessing rest on your good work for the Master. ―Cpl. G. C. H―.”