Hartlip Parish Magazine. December, 1922.

Dear Friends: -

As was the case in hundreds of parishes, we duly observed "Armistice Sunday" November 5th, and introduced a few variations morning and evening. We had special sentences and exhortation, special Psalms and Lessons, etc. In the morning we thought of those who returned from the War, especially the 1700, who had either completed, or were still undergoing, their training for Holy Orders, towards whose expenses the Collections were given that day. In the evening we had a great "Service of Thanksgiving and Memorial" for those who fell: each of whom (from Hartlip) we remembered by name. They made the great sacrifice of country, of home, of friends and of life. But what sacrifices are we making for God, our own souls and true religion? Especially as we are daily enjoying the blessings they fought and died for. Yes, they fought in the war for freedom and won it.

Are we engaged in the daily fight with sin, and by the grace of God, winning it? That is, I think, what the fallen heroes ask us to-day. After the sermon we sang "Let saints on earth in concert sing, with those whose work is done," which touched a tender spot. Then after the prayers we sang with heart and soul and spirit, that grand hymn of praise, " For all the saints who from their labours rest ....... Alleluia." Then followed the Last Post, etc., and the Blessing concluded a never to be forgotten service, which made us all feel "Nearer my God to Thee."

On the following Saturday, Armistice Day, Nov. 11th, we had a surprisingly good congregation, in the Nave, at 10.40, when we sang. "O valiant hearts " and ended an impressive service at 11.2 with "0 God our help in ages past."

I propose introducing into the Services, what most people may not observe, though some will, viz. the Revised Lectionary, that is the New Table of Lessons, as "approved by the National Assembly," which latter is the Church's Parliament. In some cases the altered lessons are most marked, in others they remain almost the same, for example in Advent. Isaiah is still read. The greatest change perhaps. that we are making is in the Psalms, which will no longer be chosen by the day of the month but rather, by suitability of subject, and thereby excluding such as the 109th, and others of a like anti-Christian spirit; or in some cases it may be that two or three verses are to be left out, in a couple of the Psalms, because of their lack of

charity. Each month I intend to include the psalms (Pss.) for the Sundays in the Kalendar after my letter, at least for a time, so that you may know which they are. Though a twopenny "Churchman's Kalendar" will give you both the Lessons and Psalms for each Sunday in the whole year.

Mr. A. Fyfe. Lay-Commissary to the Bishop of Lebombo, South Africa, on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 12th, gave an address on the work among the heathen in that Diocese, which was simply fascinating. We were charmed with him, and so was he with Hartlip, so much so that he has since most readily, promised to preach our Annual Missionary Sermons on December 17th, when I am sure you will be captivated, therefore keep his visit in view.

The Collections at our Annual Missionary Sermons are usually given to the S.P.G. which we regularly support, and have done for so very many years. They will be sent fo that Society this time, but be earmarked for the Funds of the Diocese of Lebombo which the S.P.G. assists. I believe that is about the most needy and difficult Diocese in Christendom: therefore on that score it has a claim on our generosity. While on the other hand Mr. Fyfe who has spent over 20 years out there, is well qualified to give us a graphic account of the nature of the work, the people and the country, and will therefore I feel sure make us well disposed to help the funds of the Lebombo Diocese: and so cheer the Bishop and his workers. Mr. Fyfe sent me three or four copies of the Lebombo Magazine for November, which I will gladly lend to anyone.

Your faithful Friend and Pastor,

J. SMEDLEY McMILLAN.

KALENDAR.
Dec.1-3-Week of Prayer and Self-Denial.
"3-Advent Sunday, Pss. M. 1, 7, E. 46, 48
"10-Second Sunday in Advent. Pss. M. 9. 11. E. 50, 67.
"17-Third Sunday in Advent. Pss. M. 73, E. 75, 76, 82. Missionary Sermons by Mr. Arthur Fyfe.
"21-St. Thomas A. M. Mattins, 10 a.m.
"24-Fourth Sunday in Advent. Pss. M.94, E. 89, 1-36. Carol Service.
"25-Christmas. Pss. M. 19, 85.
"31-Sunday after Christmas. Pss. M. 2, 8. 90, 133, 134.