Comment – ‘Nation at a Crossroads.’

ED: This from my inbox … Thanks John Clarkson

Good morning, Ray,

Well done on your article ‘Nation at a Crossroads.’  That really hit the point.  There were no political criticisms, no policy damming statements, just a plea for strong leadership.  Many years ago, I read a statement which was written – and read by the Chaplain of the US Senate.  This statement was read to the Senate during WW II, and the idea it contained is still current today.  Let me know what you think.  Could this apply today?

God – Give Us Men.

By Rev Peter Marshall.

God give us men.  A time like this demands strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands.

Men whom the lust of office does not kill, Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy,

Men who possess opinions and a will, Men who have honour, men who will not lie;

Men who can stand before a demagogue and rout his treacherous flatteries without winking;

Tall men, sun crowned, who live above the fog in public duty and in private thinking;

For while the rabble with their well-worn creeds, their large professions and their little deeds,

Mingle in selfish strife, lo, freedom weeps. Wrong rules the land, and waiting justice sleeps.

            Imagine a strong voice reciting this piece with feeling and intent!!

Kind Regards,

John.