“Doubly So When Wars Increase”
Living, working and playing among the Service Members they minister to, chaplains usually have insight into the struggles and feelings of those Service Members. They help them try to navigate their troubles successfully through many means, based on their strengths and talents. Some use poetry, as did Chaplain Henry W. Habel, who by March 1945, had been an Army Chaplain for three years.
Chaplain Habel was from Buffalo, New York and graduated from Acadia University in Nova Scotia before pastoring churches in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New York and Canada through the Baptist Church of the Northern Convention.
The following poem, written by Chaplain Habel, was found in a worship bulletin from 6 May 1945, from the 13th General Hospital Chapel in New Guinea where Chaplain (Major) D.O. Luginbill and Chaplain (Captain) L.V. Walters were the chaplains.
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Our Worship
Oft men feel they’re “in a spot”,
Wondering how to bear their…
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Posted on November 18, 2018, in Uncategorized, WWII and tagged Chaplain, History, Military, Military History, New Guinea, Pacific, Poetry, WW2, WWII. Bookmark the permalink. 48 Comments.
Pacific Paratrooper 
Magnificent!
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Aalmoezeniers doen heel goed werk voor soldaten in moeilijke periodes.Goed dat je ze ook eens in de aandacht brengt
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Thank you.
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The unending value of a kind word and someone who cares… –Curt
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For the men, that goes a long way!!
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Yes it does, G. I would add women as well. 🙂 –Curt
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Most certainly!
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Lovely to have a contribution from chaplaincy. And best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving.
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I am very glad you liked it, Ann. And thank you very much.
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Grateful for good chaplains
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They do so much for the individual serviceman (woman).
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Indeed
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Well worth repeating
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Thank you, Derrick.
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The Chaplains I knew when I was in the Aussie Army were a most important part of the whole deal.
Thanks for reposting GP.
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Thank you for saying so!!!
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What a beautiful and heartfelt poem.
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Thank you, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, GP.
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It’s about the date: 1918 – 2018,18 November. World War. How can anyone forget?
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I really don’t know, but they do. Perhaps they’re too wrapped up in themselves?
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The last verse struck me: “Hardships build a stronger man,
Vision full, a will that can,
Satisfied with simple things,
Fighting all that evil brings.” Thank you for bringing Faith into your blog
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You are very welcome.
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I agree, we don’t think of this side of the military or appreciate them enough.
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True, and they do so much for others.
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They also serve … too often as unsung heroes.
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Agreed!!
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As a chaplain I really appreciated this post! 💕
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All of you do not receive the recognition you deserve!
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God Bless our Chaplains as well as all who have served our country!
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Agreed 100%, Diane. Thank you!
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Thank you for all you do, GP. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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To you as well, Anna. Thank you for thinking of me!!
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Good poem, GP. Hardships do build a stronger person.
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Thank you for reading it, Jacqui. They work for the troops and any one else who need help.
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I have friends who have been and are military chaplains – very real and grounded people. I loved Habel’s use of poetry.
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Please shake those hands for me Paul and let them know they are appreciated ( though I know they don’t seek it). Thank you for coming by.
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Thanks GP I will
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Among the many things I appreciate about your blog, GP, is how you cover aspects of military service that are often overlooked or forgotten. Thank you for including this post on the Chaplaincy.
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I am happy to know you appreciate what the chaplains do. Thank you.
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A fine poem, and an interesting tale about its discovery; I’m glad you highlighted it here. I left a comment at the original post, too.
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Thank you, Linda, for not only being such a loyal friend here, but to also comment on the Chaplain’s post!!
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So much summed up, in so few words. A branch of the service often overlooked; brave men, operating in the combat zone with little or no protection.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That’s why I follow his site. I’m surprised more haven’t discovered it.
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A beautiful and true poem
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It was the poem that made me decide to reblog it! Thank you for reading it today.
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what kind and caring people
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Yes, they truly are! Thank you for coming by today, Beth! Happy Birthday!
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