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October 10th, 1891 AD (search for this): chapter 1.14
said, There lies a man who never feared the face of man. He was constant in prayer. Men may scoff as they will, but there comes the time when every knee shall bow. Stonewall Jackson went through the war attributing all his victories to God. He had absolute dependence on an overruling providence. What could overcome such a character? A distinguished Virginia minister, Rev. Mr. Hullihen, has just furnished me this historical letter in regard to General Ewell and Stonewall Jackson: October 10, 1891. General John Echols: Dear General: 'Twas in connection with General Ewell's conversion to Christ, from his accidentally overhearing Jackson praying for guidance in the prosecution of the campaign when it had a short while before been confessed by all the Confederate generals, Jackson included, that they knew not what to advise—then the brilliant movement through Thoroughfare Gap, etc. My informant got the account from a minister of the Presbyterian Church, who was present as one of
October 19th, 1891 AD (search for this): chapter 1.14
Stonewall Jackson at prayer. [from the Louisville courier-journal, October 19, 1891.] Probably there was never a more impressive tribute paid to Christianity than that by General John Echols in his Stonewall Jackson Address last Tuesday evening before the Confederate Association of Kentucky. Bishop Dudley, Bishop Penick, Dr. Broadus, Dr. Jones, the Rev. J. G. Minnigerode, and other ministers of the gospel in the great audience were visibly affected when, after the thrilling recital of General Jackson's matchless movements in the Valley of Virginia, throughout the forty days during which he marched four hundred miles, fought five pitched battles, defeated five great generals, captured four thousand prisoners, and closed the war in the Shenandoah Valley for months, General Echols, referring to the death of Ashby and the tender emotion exhibited by Stonewall Jackson, paused, and speaking of frequent prayer as a characteristic of Jackson, said slowly: There is a weakness among
Turner Ashby (search for this): chapter 1.14
ck, Dr. Broadus, Dr. Jones, the Rev. J. G. Minnigerode, and other ministers of the gospel in the great audience were visibly affected when, after the thrilling recital of General Jackson's matchless movements in the Valley of Virginia, throughout the forty days during which he marched four hundred miles, fought five pitched battles, defeated five great generals, captured four thousand prisoners, and closed the war in the Shenandoah Valley for months, General Echols, referring to the death of Ashby and the tender emotion exhibited by Stonewall Jackson, paused, and speaking of frequent prayer as a characteristic of Jackson, said slowly: There is a weakness among young men in regard to praying. They do not care to let men know that they kneel and pray; some even thinking praying a sign of cowardice. There is nothing greater than thus getting hold of God. Remember Jackson, of whom it can be said, There lies a man who never feared the face of man. He was constant in prayer. Men
Stonewall Jackson at prayer. [from the Louisville courier-journal, October 19, 1891.] Probably there was never a more impressive tribute paid to Christianity than that by General John Echols in his Stonewall Jackson Address last Tuesday evening before the Confederate Association of Kentucky. Bishop Dudley, Bishop Penick, Dr. Broadus, Dr. Jones, the Rev. J. G. Minnigerode, and other ministers of the gospel in the great audience were visibly affected when, after the thrilling recital of General Jackson's matchless movements in the Valley of Virginia, throughout the forty days during which he marched four hundred miles, fought five pitched battles, defeated five great generals, captured four thousand prisoners, and closed the war in the Shenandoah Valley for months, General Echols, referring to the death of Ashby and the tender emotion exhibited by Stonewall Jackson, paused, and speaking of frequent prayer as a characteristic of Jackson, said slowly: There is a weakness among
y will, but there comes the time when every knee shall bow. Stonewall Jackson went through the war attributing all his victories to God. He had absolute dependence on an overruling providence. What could overcome such a character? A distinguished Virginia minister, Rev. Mr. Hullihen, has just furnished me this historical letter in regard to General Ewell and Stonewall Jackson: October 10, 1891. General John Echols: Dear General: 'Twas in connection with General Ewell's conversion to Christ, from his accidentally overhearing Jackson praying for guidance in the prosecution of the campaign when it had a short while before been confessed by all the Confederate generals, Jackson included, that they knew not what to advise—then the brilliant movement through Thoroughfare Gap, etc. My informant got the account from a minister of the Presbyterian Church, who was present as one of the session in examining General Ewell (who had been a very profane man and skeptical), and hearing him g
Stonewall Jackson at prayer. [from the Louisville courier-journal, October 19, 1891.] Probably there was never a more impressive tribute paid to Christianity than that by General John Echols in his Stonewall Jackson Address last Tuesday evening before the Confederate Association of Kentucky. Bishop Dudley, Bishop Penick, Dr. Broadus, Dr. Jones, the Rev. J. G. Minnigerode, and other ministers of the gospel in the great audience were visibly affected when, after the thrilling recital of General Jackson's matchless movements in the Valley of Virginia, throughout the forty days during which he marched four hundred miles, fought five pitched battles, defeated five great generals, captured four thousand prisoners, and closed the war in the Shenandoah Valley for months, General Echols, referring to the death of Ashby and the tender emotion exhibited by Stonewall Jackson, paused, and speaking of frequent prayer as a characteristic of Jackson, said slowly: There is a weakness among
John Echols (search for this): chapter 1.14
at prayer. [from the Louisville courier-journal, October 19, 1891.] Probably there was never a more impressive tribute paid to Christianity than that by General John Echols in his Stonewall Jackson Address last Tuesday evening before the Confederate Association of Kentucky. Bishop Dudley, Bishop Penick, Dr. Broadus, Dr. Jones, ed miles, fought five pitched battles, defeated five great generals, captured four thousand prisoners, and closed the war in the Shenandoah Valley for months, General Echols, referring to the death of Ashby and the tender emotion exhibited by Stonewall Jackson, paused, and speaking of frequent prayer as a characteristic of Jacksoned Virginia minister, Rev. Mr. Hullihen, has just furnished me this historical letter in regard to General Ewell and Stonewall Jackson: October 10, 1891. General John Echols: Dear General: 'Twas in connection with General Ewell's conversion to Christ, from his accidentally overhearing Jackson praying for guidance in the pros
R. S. Ewell (search for this): chapter 1.14
hed me this historical letter in regard to General Ewell and Stonewall Jackson: October 10, 1891 Dear General: 'Twas in connection with General Ewell's conversion to Christ, from his accidentapresent as one of the session in examining General Ewell (who had been a very profane man and skeptim to desire membership in the Church. General Ewell had been wounded in the series of battles ade, and he had time for deep reflection. General Ewell did not have a high opinion of General Jac in the strain they had been indulging in, and Ewell was left alone in reaffirming his oft-repeatedof war was held, at which Generals Jackson and Ewell were present. Each general was asked what he onsideration. They all then separated. General Ewell had not gone very far when he discovered t. Jackson continued praying so very long that Ewell concluded that he would leave. When they asollowed with the results so well known by all. Ewell was wounded, but he still held the opinion as
a sign of cowardice. There is nothing greater than thus getting hold of God. Remember Jackson, of whom it can be said, There lies a man who never feared the face of man. He was constant in prayer. Men may scoff as they will, but there comes the time when every knee shall bow. Stonewall Jackson went through the war attributing all his victories to God. He had absolute dependence on an overruling providence. What could overcome such a character? A distinguished Virginia minister, Rev. Mr. Hullihen, has just furnished me this historical letter in regard to General Ewell and Stonewall Jackson: October 10, 1891. General John Echols: Dear General: 'Twas in connection with General Ewell's conversion to Christ, from his accidentally overhearing Jackson praying for guidance in the prosecution of the campaign when it had a short while before been confessed by all the Confederate generals, Jackson included, that they knew not what to advise—then the brilliant movement through Thor
Stonewall Jackson (search for this): chapter 1.14
cted when, after the thrilling recital of General Jackson's matchless movements in the Valley of Viater than thus getting hold of God. Remember Jackson, of whom it can be said, There lies a man whoomes the time when every knee shall bow. Stonewall Jackson went through the war attributing all hisen confessed by all the Confederate generals, Jackson included, that they knew not what to advise—teral Ewell did not have a high opinion of General Jackson's natural ability. Indeed, as he often rcommon sense, and therefore the victory which Jackson had won had been an accident. And so the stao his being a great general. But, somehow, Jackson kept on winning victories, so that the staff,he tent down and tied, and heard the voice of Jackson engaged in prayer. He concluded that he was d then he would go in and get his gloves, but Jackson continued to pray long and fervently, and he with the humble boldness of a little child. Jackson continued praying so very long that Ewell con[9 more...]
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