CONTENTS

I

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[The Discipline of the Will] [1]

II

[The Discipline of the Body] [9]

III

[The Discipline of the Soul] [18]

IV

[The Discipline of the Spirit] [27]

V

[Discipline through Obedience] [35]

VI

[The Discipline of Sorrow] [44]

VII

[Discipline through bereavement] [52]

VIII

[Discipline through Self-sacrifice] [62]

IX

[Discipline through Victory] [70]
[Appendix] [81]

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THE DISCIPLINE OF WAR

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The Discipline of the Will
ASH WEDNESDAY

Isaiah lviii. 6

"Is not this the fast that I have chosen?"

Discipline is the central idea of the observance of Lent. An opportunity, rich in its splendid possibilities, comes before us this year. Much of the discipline of this Lent is settled for us by those tragic circumstances in which we find ourselves placed.

God seems to be saying to us, in no uncertain tones, "Is not this the fast that I have chosen?"