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forth in the following circular. Although now resting from his labors, his works do follow him! Shall they not, in this and in other forms, effectually plead with all to be alive to Christian privilege in this matter, and faithful to duty therein and in all things? W. N. Pendleton, J. L. Clarke, Committee. J. W. Pratt. Lexington, Va., January 14, 1869. The Rockbridge County Bible Society, whose operations were interrupted and records lost during the war, was reorganized on the 5th of last October by representatives of different churches of the county, in pursuance of a notice given through the Lexington Gazette. A new constitution was adopted which provides for the reorganization of a Board of Managers, composed of the ministers of each church and one representative from each congregation, appointed by them, to meet at least once a year, on the first Saturday in October; and that the officers of the society shall be a President, a Vice-President, Secretary and Treasure
August, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 2
eir evil designs, and that He will graciously restore to our country the blessings of peace and security. He announced the victory at Winchester in the following dispatch: To His Excellency, Jefferson Davis: June 15, 1863.—God has again crowned the valor of our troops with success. Early's Division stormed the enemy's intrenchments at Winchester, capturing their artillery, etc. R. E. Lee. His order requiring the observance of the fast-day appointed by President Davis in August, 1863, was as follows: General order no. 83. Headquarters, A. N. Va., August 13, 1863. The President of the Confederate States has, in the name of the people, appointed the 21st day of August as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer. A strict observance of the day is enjoined upon the officers and soldiers of this army. All military duties, except such as are absolutely necessary, will be suspended. The commanding officers of brigades and regiments are requested to cause divine se
April 2nd, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 2
for them. Should any be deprived of the opportunity of offering up their prayers according to the rites of their church, I trust that their penitence may nevertheless be accepted by the Most High, and their petitions answered. That your prayers for the success and welfare of our cause may be answered by the Great Ruler 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, of course, no one would wish to be absent from its ranks, nor could they in that event be spared. The reports from all quarters show that General Hooker's army is prepared to
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ilderness he says: . . . . By the blessing of God we maintained our position against every effort until night, when the contest closed. . . . . And in his dispatch concerning the advance of the enemy on the next day he says: . . . . Every advance on his part, thanks to a merciful God, has been repulsed. . . . . He closed his dispatch concerning the first day at Spottsylvania by saying: I am most thankful to the Giver of all victory that our loss is small. And that concerning the action of June 3, 1864, with: Our loss to-day has been small, and our success under the blessing of God all that we could expect. . . . . He closed his announcement of A. P. Hill's brilliant victory at Reams's Station, in August, 1864, by saying: . . . Our profound gratitude is due the Giver of all victory, and our thanks to the brave men and officers engaged. In his order assuming the chief command of all of the Confederate forces he said: . . . . Deeply impressed with the difficulties and responsib
November, 1863 AD (search for this): chapter 2
er of their proceedings; and the faithful chaplain, who stuck to his post and did his duty, could be always assured of a warm friend at Headquarters. While the Army of Northern Virginia confronted General Meade at Mine Run, near the end of November, 1863, and a battle was momentarily expected, General Lee, with a number of general and staff officers, was riding down his line of battle, when, just in rear of General A. P. Hill's position, the cavalcade suddenly came upon a party of soldiers enfaith in Christ as a personal Saviour. How far these grand results were due to this fast-day, or to the quiet influence and fervent prayers of the commanding general, eternity along shall reveal. When General Meade crossed the Rapidan in November, 1863, the troops were stirred by the following address: General order no. 102. Headquarters, Army of Northern Virginia, November 26, 1863. The enemy is again advancing upon our capital, and the country once more looks to this army for prot
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ons in the county are therefore earnestly solicited in aid of this good work. Respectfully submitted, R. E. Lee, President Rockbridge Bible Society. To the Ministers and Churches of the County of Rockbridge, Virginia. General Lee was also deeply interested in the Virginia Bible Society and their noble work of giving the word of God to the people. He wrote as follows to the president of that society: Lexington, Virginia, April 5, 1869. Rev. and Dear Sir: Your letter of first instant was only received this morning. To reach Richmond by to-morrow evening, the anniversary of the Bible Society, I should have to ride all to-night to take the cars at Staunton to-morrow morning. I am suffering with a cold now, and fear the journey would lay me up. I would, however, make the trial, did I think I could be of any service to the great object of the society. If the managers could suggest any plan, in addition to the abundant distribution of the Holy Scriptures, to cause
March 7th, 1866 AD (search for this): chapter 2
r summons. With my earnest sympathy for yourself and kindest regards to your children, in which Mrs. Lee and my daughters unite, I am most truly yours, R. E. Lee. The friendship between General Lee and the venerable Bishop Meade, of Virginia (whose efficient labors in the cause of evangelical piety were widely known and appreciated even outside of his own communion), was touchingly beautiful, and the following letter will be read with peculiar interest: Lexington, Virginia, March 7, 1866. Rt. Rev. John Johns, Bishop of Virginia, Theological Seminary, near Alexandria, Virginia: Rt. Rev. and Dear Sir: I am very glad to learn, from your note of the 27th ult., that you have consented to write a memoir of our good and beloved Bishop Meade. Of all the men I have ever known, I consider him the purest; and a history of his character and life will prove a benefit to mankind. No one can portray that character, or illustrate that life better than yourself; and I rejoice that
April 24th, 1864 AD (search for this): chapter 2
I am, with great respect, your obedient servant, R. E. Lee. Mrs. Joseph S. Jones, Mrs. Thomas Carroll, Miss Brownlow, Committee Miss M. Alston, Mrs. J. M. Heck, Mrs. Lucinda Jones, His son's wife, to whom he was deeply attached, and to whom he wrote many touchingly beautiful letters, full of the consolations and hopes of the Gospel, died while her husband (General W. H. F. Lee) was in a Northern prison, and on his return General Lee wrote him the following: camp, Orange county, April 24, 1864. I received last night, my dear son, your letter of the 22d. It has given me great comfort. God knows how I loved your dear, dear wife, how sweet her memory is to me, and how I mourn her loss. My grief could not be greater if you had been taken from me. You were both equally dear to me. My heart is too full to speak on this subject, nor can I write. But my grief is for ourselves, not for her. She is brighter and happier than ever—safe from all evil, and awaiting us in her heavenl
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