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pious conversation he ought to honor his profession and glorify the God of his salvation.”
One hundred and eighty-four Christian soldiers gave their names to the Association.
Of this regiment,
Rev. T. C. Stanley was then the chaplain,
Lieutenant N. B. Binion was
President of the Association, and
W. J. Brown Secretary.
These men came out not only to fight, to suffer, to die for their country, but to work for God and the truth in the midst of all the evils and corruptions of the camp.
The signs from other portions of the army in the West and Southwest were equally cheering.
Along the lines in
East Tennessee the revival began to spread with great power.
Rev. W. B. Norris, writing from
Loudon, Tenn., says:
During the month (April) there has been a deep religious interest among the soldiers here.
We have had a series of meetings for about two weeks, which, we hope, resulted in much good.
The church in which we met was always crowded to the utmost, and there were always many seekers for the way of eternal life.
In the 59th Tennessee regiment there was a glorious work.
Rev. S. Strick, the chaplain, says:
God is at work among our men. Many are earnestly seeking the pardon of their sins — some have been converted.
Our nightly prayer-meetings are well-attended by anxious listeners, and my tent is crowded daily by deeply penitent souls.
Never have I known such a state of religious feeling in our army as at this time.
God's Spirit is moving the hearts of our soldiers.
From the 38th Alabama volunteers
Rev. A. D. McVoy sent good tidings:
We have held nightly meetings almost uninterrupted, whenever the weather permitted, ever since last October, with large attendance, much interest, and good results.
Some conversions and accessions to the Church have gladdened our hearts.
While stationed in Mobile
