RELIGION AND PEACE REJOICINGS.
[To nu Emma or THE " Sintormea."3
Sie,—It will give pleasure, I think, to your correspondent Mr. Richard Wright to know that in the Daily Telegraph for April 23rd the religious aspect of his excellent suggestions was anticipated. My suggestion was that a synchronized religious service, ae far as possible with a uniform programme, should be held in all churches and chapels throughout England. On one point I should venture, in the interests of comprehen- sion, to amend Mr. Wright's proposal. Nothing could be more sacred than a simultaneous celebration of Holy Communion. But would that get together the maximum number of all sorts and conditions of men? The ideal order of service would he one drawn up by the official heads of the great religious bodies. Failing that—and, by the way, is there not here a fine opportunity for the advocates of unity and reunion?— local arrangements should be negotiated. In this town, weeks ago, a clerical Committee was appointed to formulate a common service. If it cannot be exact, there may be perhaps identical hymns and lessons. Beginning at the some moment in all places of worship, it will be a unifying and thrilling experi- ence. Bub why not a national harmony? It would impress the imagination of the world. As Mr. Wright points out, we are organizing bonfires. Must the fires of religious fervour born fitfully, just as local moods may turn?—I am, Sir, Ac.,
90 Cheriton Road, Folkestone. J. EDWARD HARLOW.
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