Pershing to the Soldier Boys

Major-General Pershing has sent a message to American soldiers through the New York Bible Society which has been made widely public. The message, to be inserted in the small khaki-covered Testaments given to the men, follows:

“Aroused against a nation waging war in violation of all Christian principles, our people are fighting in the cause of liberty. Hardships will be your lot, but trust in God will give you comfort. Temptation will befall you, but the teachings of our Savior will give you strength. Let your valor as a soldier and your conduct as a man be an inspiration to your comrades and an honor to your country.”