27 DECEMBER 1913, Page 2

A "Solemn Service of Intercession for the Preservation of Peace

in Ireland," issued by the S.P.C.K., has been sanctioned by the Bishop of London for use in his diocese, and in other dioceses with the approval of the Ordinary. The essential passage of the service is the following prayer :—

" Let us pray That aye may be spared the calamity of civil war. 0 God, who art the author of peace and lover of concord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life, whose service is perfect freedom.; look down in Thy great mercy upon us ; and grant, we beseech Thee, that brother may not lift up his hand against brother, but that the present difficulties may have a happy issue in a righteous and lasting peace. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."