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21st (search for this): chapter 7
em at first, but they would be few, and if these men did their duty in all the varied scenes of camp life, these scoffers would see it, and soon hang their heads in shame. Thus he went on for half an hour; not a man left his place, not a word was said, and save the constant coughing of the sick, we had perfect silence. I confess this will give you but a poor idea of the best speech I ever heard, taking the time, place, and circumstances, into consideration. The battle of Manassas, on the 21st, and the preliminary fight at Blackburn's Ford, on the 18th of July, were both marked by striking instances of Christian heroism and devotion. The peaceful and often triumphant deaths of pious officers and men had a powerful influence for good on the hearts of careless and irreligious persons. I have known many noble specimens of the Christian soldier, said Rev. Dr. John C. Granbery, then chaplain of the 11th Virginia regiment, afterwards Superintendent of Methodist missionaries in Gen. Lee
July 18th (search for this): chapter 7
ilence. I confess this will give you but a poor idea of the best speech I ever heard, taking the time, place, and circumstances, into consideration. The battle of Manassas, on the 21st, and the preliminary fight at Blackburn's Ford, on the 18th of July, were both marked by striking instances of Christian heroism and devotion. The peaceful and often triumphant deaths of pious officers and men had a powerful influence for good on the hearts of careless and irreligious persons. I have known mntatious, zealous. He seized at once the hearts of the regiment by his many virtues, by his courtesy to all and his kind visits to the sick, to whom he bore a word not only of sympathy, but also of pious exhortation. On the lovely morning of July 18th, as we awaited the advance of the enemy and the opening of our first battle, our conversation was on sacred things. In a few hours he was mortally wounded, and until midnight endured untold agony; but in his soul was the peace of God, and all
1861 AD (search for this): chapter 7
Chapter 6: first fruits. Summer and autumn of 1861. The Southern people entered upon the dreadful ordeal of war with extreme reluctance. History will attest that in every honorable way they strove to avert the threatened danger. Regardinght nigh to each other, for Though sundered far, by faith they meet, Around one common mercy-seat. In midsummer of 1861, the President, in accordance with the recommendation of the Confederate Congress, called the people to fasting, humiliatind fourth years of the war, that we are apt to overlook the first fruits in the opening of the conflict. In the spring of 1861 the troops were gathered at the important points of defence. The chief interest centred on Virginia, as it was felt that,ere's lurking and looping around us to-night; Load again, rifleman, keep your hand in! During the autumn of this year (1861) the religious influence among the soldiers gradually increased. The appeals from the army for tracts, books, and for mor
July 21st, 1861 AD (search for this): chapter 7
ulation to God. His flesh rests in hope; his spirit rose to God. I recall, says Dr. Granbury, an interview with the sweet-spirited and gallant Captain James K. Lee, of Richmond, Va. How glad I am, said he as he gave me a cordial grasp, to shake the hand of a brother in Christ! I referred with sympathy to his intense sufferings. With emphasis he answered, Oh, they are nothing to the sufferings which Jesus bore for me,! In a few days he too was in the bosom of his Father. On Sunday, July 21, 1861, was fought the first battle of Manassas. As the first gun was fired, says the same writer, a few minutes after 7 A. M., I mounted my horse and hastened from the Junction to our regiment, still stationed at Blackburn's Ford. On my way I met several regiments, some of them Mississippians, moving from that Ford to some other part of the line of action. I hailed them as they passed: Virginia's salutation to her sister Mississippi! Let each State of the Southern Confederacy cover her
M. D. Anderson (search for this): chapter 7
emed glad to have me labor among his command, and will doubtless render me any aid I may need. Mr. J. C. Clopton wrote from among the sick and wounded at Charlottesville: This is a most inviting field, as hundreds are here on beds of suffering, and consequently disposed to consider things that make for their peace. The deepest feeling is often manifested; they listen to what I say, and read with great eagerness the tracts and books I give them. Another faithful colporteur, Mr. M. D. Anderson, said of the scenes he witnessed at Fredericksburg and Aquia Creek: I have gone nearly through the regiments stationed between Fredericksburg and the Creek. The soldiers are eager for religious reading; and frequently, when they have seen me coming, they have even run to meet me, exclaiming, Have you any Testaments? Much of my time has been spent with the sick in the hospitals, where, oftentimes, my heart was made to rejoice at witnessing the sustaining power of Christianity in
James O. Andrew (search for this): chapter 7
ns to be good patriots and good Christians. In the midst of every company, just before it started for the camp, might be heard the voice of the minister humbly invoking the blessing of God on those who were going forth to the strife of war. And after they reached the army they were not forgotten; prayer went up hourly for the gallant men who stood in battle array, and by private letters and the public press they were exhorted to bear themselves like men that feared God. The venerable Bishop Andrew, of the M. E. Church, South, in writing to the ministers and members of his Church in the army, said: Remember, brethren, wherever you are, that you are ministers of the Lord Jesus; never let the Christian minister be merged in the soldier. You will, doubtless, in camp, be surrounded by those who will have little sympathy with your religious views and feelings, and who will closely and constantly scrutinize your whole conduct. Oh, do not, by any inadvertence of act or speech, give
J. M. Atkinson (search for this): chapter 7
his brain and out near the temple on the opposite side. He fell dead instantly. And thus hundreds of Christian men gladly yielded up their lives, cheered and sustained by the glorious hope of a better life in heaven. While this battle was raging the earnest prayers of the Southern people were ascending to God for his protection to our soldiers and his blessing on their arms. A remarkable answer to prayer is recorded in reference to a company from Georgia. A prayer-meeting was held at Atkinson's church, in Oglethorpe county, in that State, to pray for the safety of the Oglethorpe Rifles, who went from that neighborhood. The prayers were ascending in their behalf while the battle was raging, and they were mingling in the tornado of shells and bullets which mowed the gallant 8th Georgia regiment, of which they composed a part; and yet, of all the companies engaged, this alone showed from the record, none killed. Those who recall the prevailing sentiments of our people at this p
George F. Bagby (search for this): chapter 7
re frequent every week: For more than a week a revival has been in progress among the soldiers stationed at Ashland. Services are held every night in the Baptist church, and the seats set apart for the anxious are frequently well nigh filled by the soldiers, who are asking for the prayers of God's people. Rev. W. E. Hatcher, of Manchester, preaches every night. At Aquia Creek thirty have professed conversion within a few weeks, a number of whom were baptized in the Potomac by Rev. Geo. F. Bagby, a chaplain. The entire regiment with which the converts were connected turned out to witness the ceremony. Our informant says he has never looked upon a more lovely and impressive scene. We understand that a protracted meeting is in progress in Col. Cary's regiment, and that Rev. Andrew Broaddus, of Caroline, is officiating. We hear of another revival in which twelve soldiers professed conversion, five of whom united with the Methodists, four with the Baptists, and the remainder w
Baptist (search for this): chapter 7
closed; a Sabbath stillness reigned in the streets; and our places of prayer were filled several successive times with solemn and devout worshippers. At five o'clock morning prayer meeting the Methodist church was crowded; and so of the Presbyterian church at the nine o'clock prayer-meeting, and the Baptist church at the prayer-meeting which closed with the setting of the sun. Sermons appropriate to the occasion were preached in several of the churches at eleven o'clock. The Presbyterian, Baptist, and Methodist denominations united their arrangements, by special agreement. It is a day long to be remembered in Galveston; and will, we feel confident, leave a lasting impression for good. The prayers were fervent for the prosperity of the Confederate States; for the success of their cause; for those in authority; for our generals and armies; for our enemies, that God would give them a better mind; for a speedy and honorable peace, or for the victory of our armies in the war of indepen
Bartow (search for this): chapter 7
n pursuit of the routed foe. Then we took up the cheering, and fell in the pursuit. I trust that many hearts went up that hour in gratitude to the God of battles. Many noble sacrifices were laid on the altar in this battle. Generals Bee and Bartow, Col. Egbert Jones, of the 4th Alabama, Col. Johnson, of South Carolina, and a host of other noble patriots, laid down their lives for the cause of the South. A young Georgian of Bartow's brigade said, as he lay dying on this bloody field: I wilBartow's brigade said, as he lay dying on this bloody field: I will go up and make my report to the Almighty as to the Commander-in-Chief of all. I will tell him I have been a faithful soldier and a dutiful son, though an unfaithful servant of God; nevertheless, my fearless trust is in Jesus Christ, the Saviour of men. Rev. C. W. Howard, who commanded a company in the famous 8th Georgia, here fell a martyr to the cause. He was killed in the grove where the 8th Georgia was first engaged. He stepped in front of his company, and was in the act of dressing his
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