Christian Literature Campaign of the Walther League - December 8, 1918
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Lutheran Witness Folder TITLE PAGE CHRISTIAN LITERATURE CAMPAIGN of the WALTHER LEAGUE for all LUTHERAN BOYS IN ARMY AND NAVY A SPECIAL REPORT put forth by all YOUNG LUTHERANS of the SYNODICAL CONFERENCE.
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INTRODUCTION. Since the beginning of war, our Boys have been furnished with Christian Literature. Thousands upon thousands of Hymnal and Prayer Books, Testaments, sermons, tracts, periodicals, etc. have been distributed. This particular part of the work for Our Boys has been assumed by the young people who are anxious to have a large share in the glorious work for the salvation of immortal souls. The fund for this purpose is depleted. It must be replenished. Of course, we can count on your support, for who would not do his utmost in behalf of a cause such as this. This folder sets forth the features of the campaign to raise $30,000. in order that this work can be continued for at least another year. An armistice, or a peace itself, will make the work doubly necessary, as is explained elsewhere in this pamphlet under the caption
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TIME. [December] 8, 1918. A house to house canvass should be made within a few hours. Take the afternoon or evening. Local circumstances will determine. Unless absolutely necessary, do not postpone this drive. We consider this a very opportune time. It is the Advent Season, during which the Christian Church celebrates the spiritual coming of Christ to His people. Let us furnish Our Boys with the written Word of God, and thus furnish them the means thru which the Savior enters into the hearts of men. We have saved money for Christmas presents; Christmas checks are now due. Who is more deserving of a present than Our Boys? What better present can you give them than the message of the Christ-Child? Make your gift a Christmas offering. Ask others to do likewise. PURPOSE. Payment of cost of all literature distributed among the Boys and Camp Pastors by the Lutheran Church Board for Army and Navy U.S.A. has been assumed by the Walther League and such young people
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NECESSITY. Donning the Kahki does not by any means regenerate the soul, and we are all convinced of the need of this particular branch of the work among the Boys and for the Camp Pastors. More than 25% of Our Boys cannot be reached by Camp Pastors, and the only way they can be given the one thing needful is by the distribution of booklets and pamphlets containing the truth of saving Grace, for which they long. Again, at all times a large number of boys are under quarantine. The written Word is the sole means of approaching them. One Boy writes as follows to his pastor:
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IMPORTANCE. The Lutheran Church Board for Army and Navy U.S.A. informs us that in spite of recent developments it is absolutely necessary for some time to continue this work as begun. We have before us the statement of a well-known man who has just returned from a two months visit to the Western Front. He conferred there with high officials of each of the allied governments. He says,
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APPRECIATIONS. The following expressions of appreciation were taken from letters from the Boys, selected at random. They could easily be multiplied a hundredfold: I most heartily thank you for the sermons, so fitting for a soldier over here
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literature is distributed
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Where no Young People
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| Title | Christian Literature Campaign of the Walther League - December 8, 1918 |
| Creator | Grossman, A.A. |
| Source | Grossman, A.A. Christian Literature Campaign of the Walther League. 08 December 1918. Graebner, Theodore Collection. Concordia Historical Institute, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | The Walther League was a Lutheran group formed to challenge Lutheran youth to better understand their faith. The Walther League hoped to work with the Lutheran Church Board of Army and Navy to raise $30,000 to send more hymnals, prayer books, testament, and printed sermons overseas. This document outlines the importance of sending Christian literature to the men overseas and how to raise the appropriate amount of money in order to do so. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Public opinion; World War, 1914-1918--Religious aspects; Lutheran Church; Walther League |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Contributing Institution | Concordia Historical Institute |
| Copy Request | Transmission or reproduction of items on these pages beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Concordia Historical Institute: 314-505-7900 |
| Rights | The text and images contained in this collection are intended for research and educational use only. Duplication of any of these images for commercial use without express written consent is expressly prohibited. |
| Date Original | December 8, 1918 |
| Language | English |