By the Kaiser's Order to Supreme Council of the Evangelical Church--To
Be Included in the Liturgy Throughout the War.
Almighty and merciful God! God of the armies! We beseech Thee in
humility for Thy almighty aid for our German Fatherland. Bless the
entire German war force, lead us to victory, and give us grace that
we may show ourselves to be Christians toward our enemies as well.
Let us soon arrive at the peace which will everlastingly safeguard
our free and independent Germany.
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"UP AND AT THE FOES."
Kaiser's Farewell Speech to First Regiment of Foot Guards at Potsdam.
I draw the sword that with God's help I have kept all these years
in the scabbard. I have drawn the sword, which without victory and
without honor I cannot sheath again. All of you will see to it that
only in honor is it returned to the scabbard. You are my guarantee
that I can dictate peace to my enemies. Up and at the foes, and
down with the enemies of Brandenburg!
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