Watchful Confidence in our Peculiar Times

The subject which was given me is, "Thoroughly Equipped in Our Peculiar Times." The subject "Thor­oughly Equipped" is the main theme of this conven­tion and the keynote speak­er likely has given a rather complete analysis of that subject. It is therefore not necessary for me as fourth speaker of your convention to elaborate upon that part of my subject, namely, to explain what constitutes our being thoroughly equip­ped. Rather do I understand my task as fourth speaker to characterize the times...