Your search returned 24 results in 14 document sections:

1 2
J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Chapter 8: eagerness of the soldiers to hear the Gospel. (search)
day the next morning by the crossing of the enemy, and in the battles which followed, many of these noble fellows were called to the judgment-bar of God. And so, when the preacher stood up before these congregations of veterans, his very soul was stirred within him, and he determined to know nothing among them save Jesus Christ and Him crucified. If the personal allusions may be pardoned, I do not believe that Dr. Burrows, Dr. Stiles, Dr. Hoge, Dr. Dabney, Dr. Pryor, Dr. Lacy, Dr. Moore, Dr. Read, Dr. Duncan, Dr. Granberry, Dr. Rosser, Dr. Doggett, Dr. Edwards, Dr. John A. Broadus, Dr. Pritchard, Dr. Wingate, Dr. Andrew Broaddus, Dr. Jeter, Dr. A. B. Brown, or any of the missionaries or chaplains were ever able, before or since, to preach sermons of such power as they were stirred up to preach in the army. If a man had any capacity whatever to preach, it would be developed under circumstances which would have stirred an angel's heart; and if he knew anything about the Gospel at all
J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Appendix: letters from our army workers. (search)
received a week; perhaps one hundred and fifty. Colonel J. T. Brown (our colonel until January, 1864,) was a sincerely pious member of the Episcopal Church; Colonel R. A. Hardaway, of the Methodist; Captains Smith and Dance, Lieutenants Blair, Read, Cunningham, Bagby, were active Christians. The gallant Colonel R. M. Stribbling experienced a change of heart, I hope, while major of our battalion; soon after he left us to take command of General Dearring's old battalion, he made a public profatent energies called forth, and influences exerted, which had a most salutary effect upon the general tone and character of our men. Many religious papers were circulated, and thousands of tracts were scattered. During this winter Dr. Burrows, Dr. Read and many others favored us with visits. In the next and closing campaign of the war we were found most of the time in the trenches, yet not forgetful of our obligations to God. Many a prayer-meeting did we hold in hearing of the enemy, and m
J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Roster of chaplains, army of Northern Virginia. (search)
Richmond were practically chaplains all through the war, and were untiring in their self-sacrificing labors. I recall the following: Rev. Dr. J. L. Burrows, of the First Baptist Church; Rev. Dr. J. B. Jeter, of the Grace Street Baptist Church; Rev. Dr. D. Shaver, and Rev. Dr. L. W. Seeley, of the Second Baptist Church; Rev. Dr. J. B. Solomon, of Leigh Street Baptist Church; Rev. Dr. M. D. Hoge, of the Second Presbyterian Church; Rev. Dr. T. V. Moore, of the First Presbyterian Church; Rev. Dr. C. H. Read, of Grace Street Presbyterian Church; Rev. Dr. J. A. Duncan, Rev. Dr. D. S. Doggett, and Rev. Dr. J. E. Edwards, of the Methodist Churches; and of the Episcopal Churches, Rev. Dr. C. Minnigerode, of St. Paul's; Rev. Dr. G. W. Woodbridge, of Monumental; Rev. Dr. Peterskin, of St. James'; and Rev. Dr. T. G. Dashiells, of St. Mark's. Among other post-chaplains in the State who did efficient service, I recall the names of Rev. Dr. Geo. B. Taylor, at Staunton; Rev. J. C. Hiden, at the U
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 34. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), List of Virginia chaplains, Army of Northern Virginia. (search)
. J. E. Martin and Rev. J. T. Carpenter. The pastors of Richmond were practically chaplains all through the war and were untiring in their self-sacrificing labors. I recall the following: Rev. Dr. J. L. Burrows, of the First Baptist Church; Rev. Dr. J. B. Jeter, of Grace Street Baptist Church; Rev. Dr. D. Shaver and Rev. Dr. L. W. Seeley, of the Second Baptist Church; Rev. Dr. J. B. Solomon, of Leigh Street Baptist Church; Rev. Dr. M. D. Hoge, of the Second Presbyterian Church; Rev. Dr. C. H. Read, of Grace Street Presbyterian Church; Rev. Dr. J. A. Duncan, Rev. Dr. D. S. Doggett and Rev. Dr. J. E. Doggett, of the Methodist churches, and of the Episcopal churches, Rev. Dr. Charles Minnigerode, of St. Paul's; Rev. Dr. Geo. W. Woodbridge, of the Monumental; Rev. Dr. Joshua Peterkin, of St. James; and Rev. Dr. T. G. Dashiell, of St. Mark's; Rev. William J. Hoge, Tabb Street Church, Petersburg. Among other post chaplains in the State who did efficient service, I recall the names
The Daily Dispatch: may 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Religious (search)
Religious --In the general stagnation of al business the value of religion is not lost sight of, the different churches holding their accustomed meetings with good results. The United Synod of the Presbyterian Church, N. S., meets, as we learn, on Thursday, the 16th inst., at Rev. C. H. Read's Church in this city.
The Daily Dispatch: may 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], Maryland Legislature. (search)
Religious Conventions. --The prospects for the meeting of two important religious Conventions in our city this week, are good, notwithstanding the disturbed condition of public affairs. A number of delegates and visitors arrived yesterday to attend the Convention of the Episcopal Church which began its sessions at St. Paul's, at 11 o'clock yesterday--Bishop Meade preaching the opening sermon. An additional number of delegates are expected to-day. We hear also that there will be a good attendance at the United Synod of the New School Presbyterian Church, which meets at Rev. C. H. Read's Church, corner of Franklin and 8th streets, to-night, at 8 o'clock. The opening sermon before the United Synod will be delivered by Rev. Dr. Atkinson, of Mississippi, Moderator of the last Synod.
The Daily Dispatch: December 11, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 12 (search)
The First Presbyterian Church in Washington was dedicated Sunday. Rev. C. H. Read, of Richmond, preached a sermon in the afternoon.
The Daily Dispatch: December 28, 1860., [Electronic resource], Fort Moultrie. (search)
Wanted --A Dining-room Servant, also, a Cook who is a good Washer and Ironer, without incumbrance. Healable reference requited. C. H. Read. Linden Square, Franklin st. de 28--3t*
The Daily Dispatch: December 29, 1860., [Electronic resource], A Lady's after dinner speech. (search)
Wanted. --A Dining-room Servant; also, a Cook, who is a good Washer and Ironer, without incumbrance. Reliable reference required. C. H. Read, Linded Square, Franklin st. de 28--3t*
The Daily Dispatch: December 31, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Wanted. --A Dining-room Servant also, a Cook, who is a good Washer and Ironer, without incumbrance. Reliable reference required. C. H. Read. Linden Square, Franklin st. de 28--3t*
1 2