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Civilization [1931 re-edit]
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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?"
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Parliament, certain of
the King's consent, drafts
articles of war.
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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!"
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The votes of the governing
body is delivered to the King.
22 "Your Majesty -- war is the only solution. We await your decision!"
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Surrounded by fame
seeking warriors, and mindful of his own ambi- tions, the King readily
consents.
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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.
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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.
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"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."
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"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!"
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"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.
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The flood of peace
bearers sweep onward
to the Palace.
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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 -
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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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