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William W. Bennett, A narrative of the great revival which prevailed in the Southern armies during the late Civil War, Chapter 17: spring of 1863. (search)
nessee regiment there was a glorious work. Rev. S. Strick, the chaplain, says: God is at work among our men. Many are earnestly seeking the pardon of their sins — some have been converted. Our nightly prayer-meetings are well-attended by anxious listeners, and my tent is crowded daily by deeply penitent souls. Never have I known such a state of religious feeling in our army as at this time. God's Spirit is moving the hearts of our soldiers. From the 38th Alabama volunteers Rev. A. D. McVoy sent good tidings: We have held nightly meetings almost uninterrupted, whenever the weather permitted, ever since last October, with large attendance, much interest, and good results. Some conversions and accessions to the Church have gladdened our hearts. While stationed in Mobile we had every convenience for religious worship — a large arbor with seats and stands for fire. Since we have been transferred to Tennessee we have resumed our nightly meetings, either in quarters or
William W. Bennett, A narrative of the great revival which prevailed in the Southern armies during the late Civil War, Chapter 20: autumn of 1863. (search)
ffering soldiers. Chaplain Willoughby was with the dying and superintended the burial of the dead of our division. Bro. McVoy came in time to minister to the wants of his men at the hospital, and many others were at the post of duty if not of dang as they were, with poor rations and clothing, to inclement weather, and often sleeping on the bare, muddy ground. Rev. A. D. McVoy, writing to the Southern Christian Advocate from Chattanooga, says: In the trenches the dull days are passed wade (Clayton's). But in the midst of these hardships the work of salvation steadily progressed. I never saw, says Mr. McVoy, men who were better prepared to receive religious instruction and advice. In fact, they earnestly desired and gso earnest, unselfish, and untiring, that it will stand forever as an example of true heroism. The hospital at which Mr. McVoy served was established at the house of a lady who, with a bleeding heart, gave herself to Christian ministrations with
William W. Bennett, A narrative of the great revival which prevailed in the Southern armies during the late Civil War, Chapter 21: winter of 1863-64. (search)
Writing from Kingston, Ga., Feb. 4, Dr. J. B. McFerrin says: We have a good meeting in progress. It has been going forward since Sunday last. Large crowds, mostly soldiers, are in attendance. Many penitents, some conversions, and a few backsliders reclaimed. Last night five asked for membership in the Church of God. We give the applicants choice of Churches and receive them into various Christian organizations-different divisions, but one grand army. From Dalton, Feb. 3, Rev. A. D. McVoy sent good tidings: We have a large Brigade church built, in which we have been holding services for two weeks. About ten days ago we commenced a series of nightly meetings; at first more on the order of prayer-meetings, but the interest began to increase so rapidly that in three nights we found a revival springing up in our midst. Great crowds gather nightly. We find our church too small. Large numbers are seeking the Lord-forty to fifty every night. The word of God and religi
William W. Bennett, A narrative of the great revival which prevailed in the Southern armies during the late Civil War, Chapter 23: summer of 1864. (search)
Hood, held that city against the heavy battalions of Gen. Sherman. The fights along the lines were frequent and deadly, but the religious enthusiasm of the soldiers was undiminished. They are not afraid of death, writes a devoted chaplain, A. D. McVoy, and are ready to die when God calls them. Among those brought in wounded from the front lines there were many Christians whose deaths were morally grand. I witnessed, says Mr. McVoy, the passing away of a Louisianian of Gibson's bMr. McVoy, the passing away of a Louisianian of Gibson's brigade, 4th La., the other day. Seldom have I seen a stronger Christian faith, a firmer reliance on God, and a clearer assurance of salvation in a dying hour. He was cruelly lacerated by a piece of shell that had ploughed deeply across his right side, and his sufferings were intense and unremitted. Still his mind was fixed upon God. Chaplain, said he to me, I am dying. I have done my duty. I wish I could be spared to see victory secured to my brave comrades, but it is the will of God, and