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Civilization [1931 re-edit]

1      Prologue Civilization has been mis- named in our modern times, Not until Hatred - Greed - Envy is plucked from the heart of men can we hope for Universal Peace - for Civilization.

2 Can we call ourselves civilized when we shut our eyes against the command of the Prince of Peace? "Love thy neighbor as     thyself?"

3 Picture his agonized soul as he views the mangled bodies of thousands that strew the battlefields, - of desolate homes and ruined lives.

4 If only those who profess to follow Him, would practice what they preach, we would at last see the rising dawn of      Civilization.

5 To that noble band of earnest workers, who are bravely striving to bring about everlasting Peace, this Picture is humbly dedicated.

6 Bathed in the sunlight of peace and content- ment is the little city of       Nurma.

7 "War - why should   this be!"

8 The seat of pomp and power.

9 Luther Rolfe, an ardent follower of Christ -- an advocate of Universal Peace.

10 "We are being forced into War by a monarch, ill-advised by the Military powers."

11 "These pacifists are the ruin of any country. War is neces- sary to any nation that    wishes to survive."

12 "Do not allow hatred and revenge to possess you. Let us have peace."

13 "Let us one and all stand shoulder to shoulder in the battle of Right against        Might!"

14 "Will the cries of the widows  and orphans cancel any         war debt?"

15 Parliament, certain of the King's consent, drafts articles of war.

16 Count Ferdinand - an inventor in the service of       the King.

17 "His Majesty demands your presence at once."

18 "Prove to your King that your invention is all that you claim it to be, and I will gratify your every         wish."

19 The fiancée of the Count Ferdinand.

20 "You will have my Royal consent to marry any woman of your choice - tho she be of the common       people!"

21 The votes of the governing body is delivered to the King.

22 "Your Majesty -- war is the only solution. We await your decision!"

23 Surrounded by fame seeking warriors, and mindful of his own ambi- tions, the King readily consents.

24 At the King's com- mand these sons of men leave to do battle with other sons of men.

25 "Curses upon those respon- sible for sending these men    to their death."

26 In the gathering twilight on the horizon rim, rode grim spectres of death.

27 After nineteen centu- ries of Christian spirit, its mockery is laid bare in the sight of men thirsty for blood.

28 Civilization shows no mercy to the weak and defenseless.

29 Blood spurting from their wounds, they pray for death -

30 The King's proud army is thrown back - demoralized.

31 "You appear able bodied -  we need more men."

32 "You cannot take him. He belongs to me."

33 "No! He belongs to his       country."

34 "You don't mean to take     me, do you?"

35 "My poor mother is helpless. What is to become of her?"

36 "Look, granpa - they are    taking Hubert!"

37 "Daddy! Daddy! Don't go! You'll never come back        to me!"

38 "Ferdinand is going on a mission of - death."

39 "This is the emblem of an unseen army of women striving to bring -    "Peace on Earth"."

40 "The cries of outraged women reach all parts of the earth. Wars must be       stopped!"

41 "Have you the courage to join this noble band of        women?"

42 "Everything is arranged for your departure. Here are     your papers."

43 Their last meeting.

44 "It is war, my dear. My reward will be the King's        favor."

45 "Yours is but an earthly King, while mine is King of peace and brotherly         love."

46 "How can you prove a traitor to a cause so unjust - so unholy?"

47 "I can't! I can't! I must         go on!"

48 Torn between thoughts of her pleading and his duty to his country.

49 "Stop! I am in command."

50 A conscience in conflict - as he pictures his orders being carried out.

51 "Stop! Not a single torpedo   against women and        children!"

52 "We are not butchers!"

53 "Have you gone mad? Obey your orders!"

54 "I am obeying orders from   - a Higher power."

55 "I am in command. You must obey my orders."

56 "I will kill the first man       who moves!"

57 At death's door.

58 "Administer your best medical skill. This man     must live."

59 His soul seeks a haven of rest.

60 And encounters the Christ who, himself died that others might live.

61 "Peace to thee, child, for in thy love for humanity is    thy redemption."

62 "Here is he who scattered the seeds of hate and     mocked at love."

63 "In thy earthly body will I return, and with thy voice   plead for peace."

64 "Much evil is being wrought       in my name."

65 "A miracle has happened.  The Count lives!"

66 As the giant guns toll their death knell -

67 - The sea exacts its toll.

68 Filled with the awfulness of war, and mindful of his subjects, the King yields.

69 The enemy offers terms of peace based on human rights.

70 He who returned in the Count's body mingles with the populace.

71 "Count Ferdinand must be crazy. He talks of nothing       but peace."

72 "The Count is very bold - preaching peace in the shadow of the Palace."

73 "Spread through all the land the gospel of love, charity        and peace."

74 "Can ye then expect happiness unto thyselves when ye bear hatred in   thy breasts?"

75 "Your Majesty - Count Ferdinand is inciting the   people to riot."

76 "Blessed are the peace- makers - and cursed be he who raises a hand against his fellow man."

77 Suffering the taunts of those who would again crucify Him.

78 "Bring the Count before me."

79 Again He sinks under the cross of prejudice.

80 BEFORE A MODERN PILATE.

81 "Your Majesty, be considerate  of the Count who is not           himself."

82 "Traitor! Stand before me and hear your sentence!"

83 "IT IS DEATH!"

84 "And may GOD have mercy on your soul."

85 "Repent for thy sins, Oh King, or thou Shalt lose thy soul!"

86 A Heavenly light bathes him with its glory.

87 New recruits for the cause of peace join the invasion of      the Capital.

88 The flood of peace bearers sweep onward to the Palace.

89 Willing to make any sacrifice to further their cause.

90 The mothers of men plead for the war to end.

91 "Your Majesty - the Count Ferdinand has escaped the   death sentence -"

92 The King in humility, feels the presence of a greater power.

93 In consternation he sees as    in a trance -

94 "Oh King, let me reveal the harvest thou hast sown."

95 Then some mighty force --

96 "Look thou upon this and     ponder well."

97 "See here thy handiwork?"

98 "BREAD! BREAD! WE ARE STARVING!"

99 "Under thy reign thy domain hath become a raging hell!"

100 "The laughter of a happy people is hushed and in its place is heard the moans of the dying."

101 THE BOOK OF JUDGEMENT.

102 "Those whose deeds have been weighed in the balance are re-  corded here."

103 "And is my name among        them?"

104 "Yea, verily! Upon a page stained with the blood of      thy people."

105 "And as ye have denied them peace, so must ye be caused to suffer."

106 O'er the battlefield passed the Christ among the victims of greed.

107 "Gentlemen, it is my wish to sign this peace pact without      reservations."

108 "During my reign it is my command that my sub- jects enjoy peace and      good will."

109 The cry of woe is forever hushed -

110 The blare of the war bugle has died and in its place we hear the note of  the shepherd's horn.

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