From a Corporal

“We have forty-one men on this station, and they would all like one of your Testaments if it is not asking too much of you... You know how hard it is to profess to be a Christian in a barrack room, and I am sure a lot would if they had encouragement, and the Testaments will give them that encouragement. I hope you will write to me and let me know how I can be brought nearer to God. I have been in the Army now nearly two years, and I was getting into very bad habits and had nearly forgotten my early training when saw your ‘Message from God,’ and it kind of brought me back to my senses, and by God’s power I will go along the narrow path to the Kingdom of God. God alone knows the trials that beset a soldier; the path is hard and stony; but with God’s grace I will win through in the end. I would be comforted if you would pray for the men on the Battery and myself. A soldier gets hold of a lot of books that are not fit to be read, so if you have any books to spare that will do them good I will give them to the men, and that will help your work. I hope to hear from you soon and also hope that you will mention me in your daily prayers. ― Corpl. M. W―.”