Events have turned - 1942
Diary of Kenneth Macrae
Introduction
Kenneth MacRae was a notable minister in the Free Church of Scotland. His dictum was “Never preach a sermon which has not sufficient in it—used of the Spirit—to lead a soul to Christ.” His concern was that the old Presbyterian faith was being eroded, and he sought to educate the rising generation in orthodox principles. He kept a highly regarded diary. Here is an entry for this day, 12 November 1942, at the height of World War II.
Quote
“At present the general aspect of the war situation seems distinctly promising. Everywhere the trend of events seems to have turned against our enemies. The Americans are consolidating their position in Morocco and Algeria and have received permission from the Bey of Tunisia to march through to Libya. The German attacks upon Stalingrad and the Caucuses have all been halted. The Japanese are still falling back in New Guinea and seem to be getting the worst of it in the Solomons. Italy is as good as off the map. Hitler’s horizon is darkening. May the Lord end it all soon!”
MacRae, Kenneth. Diary of Kenneth MacRae, ed. by Iain H. Murray. The quote about his dictum for all preaching is from http://www.freechurchcontinuing.org/publications/articles/item/fifty-years-on-remembering-the-rev-kenneth-a-macrae