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J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Chapter 1: religious elements in the army. (search)
mpany near his residence in the country. Rev. Willis L. Miller, formerly one of the editors of the North Carolina Presbyterian, is the captain of the Thomasville Rifles, which company has offered its services to the State. A letter from Richmond, Virginia, states that the Rev. George Woodbridge, D. D., pastor of the Monumental (P. E.) Church, and a graduate of West Point, has been busily engaged for several nights drilling two volunteer companies. The Rev. Dr. Wilmer, pastor of the Emanuel —, of the thoughts that have most affected my mind, and I hope and trust in God that the same thoughts and reflections have changed my manner of life. E—— has doubtless shown you what I call my farewell letter to my children while I was at Richmond, Virginia. The advice I thought and still think was good; but alas, where does that advice come from? It is from the best friend my children have upon earth, a father; yes, a father, who says: My children, read your Bibles, abstain from bad company<
J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Chapter 2: influence of Christian officers. (search)
of Richmond (to whom I am indebted for copies), will serve to illustrate the broad charity of this model Christian: Headquarters, Valley Mountain, August 29, 1861. rabbi M. J. Michelbacher, Preacher Hebrew Congregation, House of Love, Richmond, Virginia: Reverend Sir: I have just received your letter of the 23d inst., requesting that a furlough from the 2d to the 15th of September be granted to the soldiers of the Jewish persuasion in the Confederate States Army, that they may participer of the Universe is my ardent wish. I have the honor to be, with high esteem, Your obedient servant, R. E. Lee, General Commanding. Headquarters, A. N. Va., April 2, 1863. M. J. Michelbacher, Minister of Hebrew Congregation, Richmond, Virginia: Sir: It will give me pleasure to comply with the request contained in your letter of the 30th ult., as far as the public interest will permit. But, I think it more than probable that the army will be engaged in active operations, when
J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Chapter 5: Bible and colportage work. (search)
ious reading, with thousands of Bibles and Testaments, two semi-monthly papers were issued, The Soldier's Paper, at Richmond, Virginia, and The Army and Navy Herald, at Macon, Georgia, 40,000 copies of which were circulated every month throughout thethousand soldiers with whom I have talked on personal religion. Recently a soldier of intelligence came to me in Richmond, Virginia, to express his thanks for the saving influence of the tracts he had received since being in camp. He believes thenfederacy. Let every mother buy a copy (price one cent) and send it to her soldier boy. Brother M. D. Anderson, Richmond, Virginia: A short time ago I met a young man from one of the upper counties of this State, who had been wounded. When I cominterest as to religious matters among the soldiers. Many of them begged me to hold a protracted meeting there. Richmond, Virginia, December 19. Messrs. Editors: It was my privilege to attend a meeting for soldiers on last Sabbath, in one of
J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Chapter 6: hospital work. (search)
aken, and he pillowed his sinking head on the bosom of Jesus, and breathed his life out sweetly there while, to all around, witnessing a good confession of Christ's power to save to the uttermost all those that put their trust in Him. At Richmond, Virginia, there was a little model hospital known as the Samaritan, presided over by a lady who gave it her undivided attention, and greatly endeared herself to the soldiers who were fortunate enough to be sent there. Through my son, a young soldiek. Brother Ewing, assisted by several of the chaplains, is now holding a protracted meeting. A. E. D. July 2, 1863. We have now a noble band of laborers in the hospitals, ministering to the spiritual wants of our suffering soldiers. In Richmond, we have Elders R. Ryland, D. Shaver, B. Philips, J. W. Williams, and others; at Petersburg, Elder Thos. Hume, Sr.; at Charlottesville, Elder W. F. Broaddus; at Lynchburg, Elders G. C. Trevillian and C. A. Miles; at Liberty, Elder Jas. A. Davi
J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Chapter 9: State of religion in 1861-62. (search)
of the campaign, even more than to face the enemy in the field. Good tidings came from many other portions of the army. Scenes like the following became more 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 wellnigh 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 Colonel Cary's regiment, and that Rev. Andrew Broaddus, of Caroline, is officiating.
J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Chapter 10: revivals in the Lower Valley and around Fredericksburg. (search)
uld not see the stumps, but after stumbling over a few we reached the place of prayer. A part of the time it was raining and blowing too much for tallow candles, but we found a large crowd assembled—some sitting, others standing. In the thick darkness, that sweet old hymn, When I can read my title clear, with the chorus, Remember, Lord, thy dying groans, was sung. The services were then continued, and were interesting through out. It was, indeed, a solemn and impressive occasion. Richmond, Virginia, May 30, 1863. I have within a few days received the most cheering accounts from the Army of Northern Virginia. In almost every regiment protracted meetings are in progress, and souls are being born into the kingdom. Last Sabbath, Rev. N. B. Cobb, of North Carolina, baptized five in Ransom's Brigade, Rev. Mr. Betts two, and the chaplain of the Fourteenth North Carolina five. The meetings in this brigade are becoming more and more interesting every day, and Brother Cobb informs me
J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Chapter 11: the great revival along the Rapidan. (search)
this kind of labor. The brethren engaged in the revival at Drewry's Bluff are almost broken down, and need instant help. A. E. Dickinson, Superintendent. Richmond, Virginia. A majority of the Thirty-second Mississippi Regiment are Church-members. Messrs. Editors: The meeting held with the Twenty-sixth Regiment, Wise's and about an equal number have united with a Methodist class, lately organized in camp. Major Garrett, a Methodist preacher, baptized nine the other day in the James river. In haste, A. Broaddus. Richmond, July 23. I have only time to say to your readers that the meeting with the Twenty-sixth Virginia Regiment, Wise's Brs of my school. In Law's Brigade the work was equally deep and powerful. Last March, says a soldier, I was quite sick, and was sent to the hospital in Richmond, Virginia. At that time my regiment (the gallant Fourth Alabama) was extremely wicked. You could scarcely meet with any one who did not use God's name in vain. You
J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Chapter 12: progress of the work in 1864-65. (search)
ad been in progress twenty-one days, said: Frequent prayer-meetings have been held in the trenches; and even on the advance skirmish line, within easy musket range of the enemy, the song of praise and the voice of supplication have been heard. Sermons have also been preached in the trenches— albeit, they have sometimes been cut short by the bursting of the shell or the whistling of the minnie. Rev. Dr. Burrows baptized twenty-two soldiers at Chaffin's Bluff, a week or two since. Richmond, Virginia, Jan. 1, 1865. We are receiving some very refreshing accounts of the work of grace in the army from our missionaries: Rev. P. H. Fontaine reports the baptism of fifty soldiers. Rev. Harvey Hatcher has held several very interesting meetings, in which some seventy souls professed faith in Christ. Brother Hatcher is employed by the board to visit destitute regiments and battalions. He is eminently adapted to army work. Brother R. W. Cridlin, of the Thirty-eighth Virginia, ha
J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Chapter 13: results of the work and proofs of its genuineness (search)
His flesh rests in hope; his spirit rose to God. I recall, says Dr. Granberry, an interview with the sweetspirited and gallant Captain James K. Lee, of Richmond, Virginia. 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. Witble life when I knew him at the university. General Henry A. Wise, in a letter to his father, pays this young soldier the following glowing tribute. Richmond, Virginia, July 5, 1869. My Dear Sir: . . . I first noticed Louis in a shady retreat from the camp at Chaffin, in the year 1862, reading his Bible to a comrade in army. The days grew darker and still more dark for the cause, and like a true soldier he put aside his own grief to speak cheering words to those about him. In Richmond he had heard much talk in regard to the necessity of withdrawing from Virginia. His love for his State was such as God has implanted in the hearts of all true
J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Appendix: letters from our army workers. (search)
to speak if I had time. I am yours, etc., A. M. Marshall. From Rev. C. H. Dobbs, Presbyterian, chaplain Twelfth Mississippi. Kosciusko, Mississippi, March, 1867. Dear Brother: I regret exceedingly that about the close of the war I lost nearly every vestige of information concerning the data you desire, as far as papers, manuscripts, etc. are concerned, hence the impossibility of giving you much in the way of statistics. You can, perhaps, obtain from Mrs. Brown, of Richmond, Virginia, a copy of the by-laws, etc., of the Christian Association in Harris's Brigade, from which you can find the number of church-members, conversions, etc., in the brigade up to that period. You will bear in mind the fact that I did not receive my appointment (as chaplain Twelfth Mississippi Regiment) until January, 1863. I then found the brigade camped about eight miles from Fredericksburg, on or near the road leading from Hamilton's Crossing to Chancellorsville. The ground was cover
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