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J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Appendix no. 2: the work of grace in other armies of the Confederacy. (search)
ull of interest. Dr. McFerrin preached for us in the afternoon. May 19. At the chaplains' meeting a resolution was discussed and adopted declaring that the army is not of necessity a school of vice, but may become of the highest order of virtue. Another, that the best laborers were needed for the great work. We had a discussion also with regard to talent, education and qualification of ministers for the chaplaincy and the preference for men in the ranks. Shelbyville, Tennessee, Sunday, May 24. John P. McFerrin, son of Rev. A. P. McFerrin and nephew of Rev. Dr. J. B. McFerrin, was recommended for license to preach. He has been a gallant soldier for some time. Four months later he was terribly wounded at Chickamauga. He is now pastor of the First Methodist Church in Chattanooga. Dr. John P. McFerrin has been a very successful pastor for more than twenty years. Presiding Elder A. S. Riggs administered the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper for Chaplain Page, of the Fifty-first T