The speech that inspired his men begins thus:
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, for he this day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother"
It was a speech that could have been quoted (and may have been quoted) at the Invictus games held last week in Orlando, Florida, when wounded warriors from across the world joined in competition in a magnificent display of valour that matched their exploits on the battlefield.
Some were without legs, some without feet, some had lost hands or arms or an eye but not one had lost their heart or their passion to compete in the greater game of life.
Well done Prince Harry! We are proud of you.
Concerning the great race of life Jesus pictured the lame and the maimed and the handicapped, when He said:
"If your hand offend you, cut it off. If your eye offend you pluck it out. If your foot offends you amputate it. In this race of life it is better that you win and go to Heaven with pieces missing than go to Hell in full health." Mark 9:43-50.
Invictus Games in which we all are competitors.
Make sure you arrive at the finish line, my friends.
Jubilate.
Ian
