The Henson Journals

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Advent Sunday, December 1st, 1912.

A bitterly cold morning. I did not feel well enough to adventure the 8 a.m. service: but I preached at Mattins to a full & attentive congregation, taking for my use the much–used sermon on the words: "I see that all things come to an end: but Thy commandment is exceeding broad". It seemed quite impossible that within a few weeks I shall be a stranger to S. Margaret's, with no more right there than anyone else. I celebrated the Holy Communion. There were no less than 116 comts.

I sent in to the Bank three cheques, valued respectively £103.1.10: £31.12.0: £50. total £ 184.13.10, together with the Columbia preaching fee of 25 dollars, & my Letter of Credit for £200, of which only £105 had been drawn. I trust these demented Suffragettes will respect the Post Box in Dean's Yard!

The weather changed during the afternoon. By Evensong there was heavy rain. In spite of this there was a considerable congregation in S. Margaret's. I preached another old sermon, from the text: "Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the Sin of the World".

Mr Kirby, our ship's comrade, came in to supper. Also Harold.

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Issues and controversies: female suffrage