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Churches on Vietnam Anglican Mystics of 14Th Century The . : • ' The WITNESS MARCH 11, 1965 icw publication. and Editorial reuse for Churches on Vietnam required Permission DFMS. / Articles Church Anglican Mystics of 14th Century Episcopal the of William S. Hill Archives The Forgotten Service 2020. Corwin C. Roach Copyright NEWS FEATURES: - NCC Acts on Many Vital Issues. Peace Advocates Hear Plea for World-Wide Great Society •-- mrftfmimi ifrmr i^-**^*****:- . -»***^-~*z*vzr-*^ SERVICES The Witness SERVICES In Leading Churches For Christ and His Church In Leading Churches EDITORIAL BOARD NEW YORK CITY CHRIST CHURCH THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH JOHN MoGnx Kmnui, Chairman CAMBBIDGE, MASS. OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE W. B. Sporano S*., Managing Editor The Rev. Gardiner At. Day, Rector Sunday: Holy Communion 7, 8, 9, 10, Morn- EDWARD J. MOHR, Editorial Assistant ing Prayer, Holy Communion and Ser- Sundav Services: 8:00, 9:30 and 11:15 ajn. mon. 11; Evensong and sermon, 4. O. SYDNEY BABB; LEE A. 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