Jonas Smucker Hartzler

“ By action of the committee it was decided that Brother Hartzler should rewrite the book in conformity with the views expressed at General Conference, and with the aid of the committee the work was completed. Thanks are due, also, to a number of other brethren and friends who aided materially in furnishing the necessary data and compiling the work.
This book, having been more than two years in the making, is before you. It is dedicated to the cause of peace and good will, to the cause of truth and righteousness. ”

“ The imperfections of men are apparent in the makeup of the volume, but we trust that the strength and importance of the cause may make this a valuable reference book. With the hope that God may use this effort to the strengthening of His cause among men, and with confidence that He will always care for His own, we submit this message for your prayerful consideration. ”

“ As many have undertaken to write the history of the recent World War and the issues involved, it seemed good to some that we also should write upon that phase of it Which most vitally affects nonresist- ant people, especially the Mennonites of America. ”