A contribution written for the album of congratulations (SAD, no. 24966, 75 pp.) published for the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Reformed Young Men’s Association “Samuel,” which took place in Dordrecht on October 21, 1916. Kuyper writes that the social changes wrought by the war will also bring changes to “Samuel.” He typifies these changes with the words “bite” (daily meals had become meager) and “prayer” (relating to a deeper level of the soul). He concludes by expressing his hope that men like Samuel—who valued a personal relationship with the Lord above all—will continue to be honored by the association.

In March 1916 “Samuel” invited Kuyper to deliver the official speech at its October meeting. The organizer cited the speech he had delivered for the Reformed Young Men’s Association in Kralingen on November 24, 1915 (cf. 1940.03, pp. 421–426). On October 16 Kuyper responded that he could agree only to provide a written contribution. The correspondence about the invitation, which includes three postcards from Kuyper, is maintained in SAD.