The Church offers the highest inducements to a life of usefulness and
honor. It is guided by men of distinguished ability and humanity. The
Bishops and clergy of the various denominations have taken advantage of
the new lights of the twentieth century, and are striving to bring their
fellow men of the same race, up to the highest standard of right living.
The heights they have attained must be maintained like a protective
rampart in a great battle. Their successors are the ones to continue the
work of defence, and advance the lines still farther into the country of
the enemy of humanity and morality.
The army and navy have had their share of brave Colored men, and has
opened its ranks to more of them who are distinguishing themselves and
ennobling their race. In the school of army and navy discipline, the
Colored man has proven himself to be a man in every sense of the word.
Faithful and true to his duty, he honors and loves the country under
whose flag he is ready to draw his sword, and lay down his life.