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THE DISCIPLINE OF WAR - Nine Addresses on the Lessons of the War in Connection with Lent FROM ASH WEDNESDAY to EASTER SUNDAY - WITH AN APPENDIX CONTAINING SUGGESTED SUBJECT FOR MEDITATION, AND SUITABLE PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE, FOR EACH DAY IN LENT - BY THE REV. J. HASLOCH POTTER, M.A. - Hon. Canon of Southwark and Vicar of St. Mark's, Surbiton, Surrey
AUTHOR'S PREFACE
FOREWORD
THE DISCIPLINE OF WAR - I - The Discipline of the Will ASH WEDNESDAY
II. The Discipline of the Body FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
TO A FALSE PATRIOT
III. The Discipline of the Soul SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
IV. The Discipline of the Spirit THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
V. Discipline through Obedience FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
VI. The Discipline of Sorrow FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
In the midst of a world torn by conflict, this thoughtful collection offers a quiet refuge for anyone seeking to align the rigors of daily life with the deeper rhythms of the Lenten season. The author weaves together scriptural reflections, personal observations, and practical suggestions, showing how the very constraints imposed by war can become a catalyst for spiritual discipline and intentional will. Readers are invited to pause, consider the meaning of “I will,” and discover how personal resolve can harmonize with a higher purpose even when external circumstances feel overwhelming.
The accompanying appendix provides a day‑by‑day guide of meditation topics and Scripture passages, turning each moment of the season into an opportunity for growth. By framing hardship as a divine invitation to deeper self‑examination, the work encourages a balance between outward service and inner renewal. Listeners will find comfort and challenge alike, as the meditations illuminate pathways to steadfastness and hope in trying times.
Full title
The Discipline of War Nine Addresses on the Lessons of the War in Connection with Lent Nine Addresses on the Lessons of the War in Connection with Lent
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (111K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2005-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1847–1935
A Victorian and early 20th-century Anglican clergyman, he wrote practical devotional works shaped by parish life, social mission, and the moral questions of wartime Britain. His best-known surviving book, The Discipline of War, brings together Lenten addresses that reflect on duty, character, and faith under pressure.
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