From the drawing by A. Michael.
A "PADRE" HOLDING A SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE ON THE FIELD.[ToList]
But the Christian soldier has no difficulty. Death is to him but an incident. Here and yonder he is in the presence of his King. He advances to his death singing "Crown Him," and then wakes up astonished to receive his own crown of life.
CHAPTER VI[ToC]
CHRISTMAS AT THE FRONT
The Royal Christmas Message—A Christmas Communion—Services Held Anywhere—Carol Singing—The Soldiers' Christmas Day—Christmas in the Trenches—The Unofficial Trace—They did not want to Fight—Strangest Story of All—The Strangest Service.