The strength of an army is largely measured by its morale. If there is sturdy discipline and brave loyalty, with eagerness to achieve, the army succeeds. If this morale is lacking, failure is certain. But to a large extent —far larger than many realize—the morale of an army is determined by its leadership. With aggressive, capable, well-balanced men in charge, any group of loyal soldiers will follow. And as it is with an army, so with the soldiers of the cross in the advent cause.
We are living in times that try men's souls. The world is giving in to pessimism. Millions are disheartened. They have lost the battle before they begin. Their morale is broken. This is one of those strange things about the mentality of our times which are so alarming. We must ever beware lest this spirit of defeat, criticism, or disloyalty come in among us as leaders, or permeate the ranks of our people. Nothing would be more disastrous. Every leader in the advent cause today must fear God and stand true.
Edgware, England.
