Emphasis Preaching Journal
The passing of the mantel...
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The passing of the mantel from one generation to another, or from one hand to another, be it a prophetic mantel, the mantel of tradition or leadership, brings to mind the poem of John McCrae, In Flanders Field, particularly the line, "To you from failing hands we throw / The torch; be yours to hold it high."
The prayer of the dead soldiers is that their comrades in arms would pick up the challenge that the dead leave behind and carry it through to victory.
The prayer of the dead soldiers is that their comrades in arms would pick up the challenge that the dead leave behind and carry it through to victory.
