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Fredericksburg, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
Chapter 16: spring of 1863. After the terrible repulse at Fredericksburg, the Federal army lay along the north side of the Rappahannook, command of the Northern army. Our forces occupied the town of Fredericksburg, and extended their lines for some miles above and below. The gan one of the most powerful revivals witnessed during the war. Fredericksburg was the centre of the work, and the minister who contributed moas grown greatly in interest; and before breaking up camps near Fredericksburg, the Lord was doing a mighty work in our midst. I have held prcompany K, 17th Mississippi regiment, lay dying on the field of Fredericksburg, the message he sent home was, Tell my father and mother not to piety of thousands of the Southern soldiery. The revival at Fredericksburg, already noticed, continued through the greater part of the sprcommand of General Hooker. The Federals had found the fords of Fredericksburg too bloody; they were now maneuvering for the fatal field of Ch
Jackson (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
th open, wide-stretched arms. Cannot Bishop Pierce devote a few months to missionary labors in the army of Northern Virginia this summer? Liberal souls at home will, doubtless, gladly devise the ways and means, while thousands of hungry, starving souls here will eagerly receive the message of life from his eloquent lips. Around our camp-fires we often think of him, and anxiously wish we could have the benefit of his ministrations. Yesterday I attended a Conference of the chaplains of Jackson's corps. It was a most interesting meeting, and a precious season of grace. Our hearts burned within us as they talked of God's dealings with their various regiments. They represent the different denominations, and are working harmoniously and successfully in this vast field. Occasional services will be held by them in our regiment, and we hope for good results. In this regiment, a Christian Association was formed, with Colonel C. C. Battle, President; Captain R. H. Powell, Vice-Pre
Suffolk, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
lower Virginia; and Major-General D. H. Hill, that of North Carolina. About the first of April Major-General Hood's division left Petersburg and marched towards Suffolk. On the 13th General Hood drew up in line of battle before the town, while his skirmishers boldly drove in the Federal pickets. Here for a week or more he remaiights with the gun-boats in Nansemond river, the Confederates made no serious demonstrations against the place. The movement was not for the purpose of capturing Suffolk, but to divert the attention of the Federals while vast stores of provisions were being removed from the lower counties of North Carolina. This accomplished, our forces withdrew for more decisive operations in other quarters. It would hardly be expected that on the lines near Suffolk much could be done in promoting the revival. But even there the work went on. Rev. W. A. Simmons, of Georgia, one of the most devoted and efficient chaplains in the army, says of the scenes he here witnes
Port Royal, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
to close without the witnessing influences of the Holy Spirit. I have often thought, could our people at home see us on such occasions, the stern warrior melted down into the tameness of a child by the sweet influences of the blessed Master, they would cheer up and take courage; for the prayers of the people of God shall never go unanswered, but shall be like bread cast upon the waters. Rev. Samuel H. Smith, chaplain of the 60th Georgia regiment, of Lawton's brigade, camped near Port Royal, Va., referring to the growing revival in that portion of the army, gives a description of the services of a delightful Sabbath: At 11 o'clock A. M., I preached to a large audience from Malachi III: 8, Will a man rob God? At half-past 2 o'clock P. M., Col. Wm. C. Stiles, of the 60th Georgia, read to a very large and interested congregation Bishop Elliott's sermon, delivered in Christ church, Savannah, Ga., on the public thanksgiving day, September 18, 1862. The sermon produced a fine
Jackson County (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
d in a gracious revival in the 21st South Carolina regiment, which lasted for months. Rev. L. S. West, of the 13th Mississippi, conducted a meeting for six weeks, in which many were happily converted. Rev. S. II. Smith, of the 60th Georgia, Lawton's brigade, collected from the soldiers and officers $850 to purchase Bibles, Testaments, and Hymn-Books, and saw the men daily anxious about the salvation of their souls. Rev. F. Milton Kennedy. chaplain of the 28th North Carolina regiment, of Jackson's corps, found the men generally interested in their spiritual welfare. A Chaplains' Association was formed, and weekly meetings held to consult upon the best method of prosecuting our work, and to pray for success. The chaplains of this corps issued an earnest appeal for more laborers. The fields were white to the harvest, but the laborers were few, while thousands of the noblest of the land, having left home and friends, were calling loudly and earnestly for the bread of life. To this
Nansemond River (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
sburg and lower Virginia; and Major-General D. H. Hill, that of North Carolina. About the first of April Major-General Hood's division left Petersburg and marched towards Suffolk. On the 13th General Hood drew up in line of battle before the town, while his skirmishers boldly drove in the Federal pickets. Here for a week or more he remained, the enemy constantly expecting an assault; but besides heavy skirmishing, mutual shelling, and two or three gallant fights with the gun-boats in Nansemond river, the Confederates made no serious demonstrations against the place. The movement was not for the purpose of capturing Suffolk, but to divert the attention of the Federals while vast stores of provisions were being removed from the lower counties of North Carolina. This accomplished, our forces withdrew for more decisive operations in other quarters. It would hardly be expected that on the lines near Suffolk much could be done in promoting the revival. But even there the work went
Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
Smith, chaplain of the 60th Georgia regiment, of Lawton's brigade, camped near Port Royal, Va., referring to the growing revival in that portion of the army, gives a description of the services of a delightful Sabbath: At 11 o'clock A. M., I preached to a large audience from Malachi III: 8, Will a man rob God? At half-past 2 o'clock P. M., Col. Wm. C. Stiles, of the 60th Georgia, read to a very large and interested congregation Bishop Elliott's sermon, delivered in Christ church, Savannah, Ga., on the public thanksgiving day, September 18, 1862. The sermon produced a fine state of feeling throughout the audience. At candle-lighting we met for prayer. Rev. Mr. Chandler, of the 88th Georgia, delivered an exhortation, at the close of which six penitents knelt for prayer. Thus was the Sabbath spent in camp by thousands of Southern soldiers. In the great hospitals, where thousands of sick and wounded lay, the work was as great as in the camps. At Chimborazo, Richmond, the
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
ill be well. He spoke with deep feeling, and the big tears filled his eyes and rolled down his pale face. Another from Georgia, who was dying of his wounds far away from home and friends, gave a like testimony, and, with tears of joy, praised God ll my father and mother not to grieve for me, for I am going to a better world than this. When Capt. John F. Vinson, of Georgia, fell in the service of his country, his last words were, All is well-my way is clear — not a cloud intervenes. Franciswould not take ten thousand worlds for my prospect of heaven. If I die in the hospital or fall in battle, said a young Georgia soldier, weep not for me-all will be well. These are a few testimonies out of hundreds that might be recorded. They shlines near Suffolk much could be done in promoting the revival. But even there the work went on. Rev. W. A. Simmons, of Georgia, one of the most devoted and efficient chaplains in the army, says of the scenes he here witnessed : In the midst
Selma (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
d their lives to defend. At 11 we assembled at the Episcopal church. On this occasion, perhaps, 1,500 were in attendance, mostly soldiers. Every grade, from private to Major-General, was represented. Rev. W. B. Owen, chaplain of the 12th Mississippi regiment, conducted the services; his theme was prayer; his text, Men ought always to pray and not to faint. After services I visited some sick soldiers. At 3 P. M. we had a national prayer-meeting, conducted by Rev. W. II. Carroll, of Selma, Ala., a missionary and colporteur in the army. The service over, I retired to my quarters and took some refreshment for my body; my soul was much comforted. Calmly I looked back upon the labors of the day, and felt that I was seeing a day that had done more for my country than any other that had ever shone upon it. Could a fast day have been more devoutly and profitably kept in the quiet days of peace than this was in the midst of the confusion and rush of war? There was hardly a regim
Talbot (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
rait for worshippers. The audience, the interest, the converted, the fidelity of the Church, and the expectations of the ministry, are all steadily and most hopefully increasing. But not only among the soldiers in the town did the gracious work go forward. In the camp, on the open fields, was the revival deep and powerful. In Gen. Anderson's brigade, of Hood's division, a Christian Association was formed, with J. C. Burnham, of Heard county, Ga., as President, J. F. Chambliss, of Talbot county, Ga., as Vice-President, and A. W. Watkins, of Baltimore, Md., as Secretary. In their pamphlet, giving the reasons for this organization, they say, that for many months prayer-meetings largely attended had been held in the brigade, in which Christians had been built up in spirit, confirmed in faith, and many sinners converted to Christ. Feeling a necessity for an institution similar to the Churches at home, they determined to form an Association which would supply this want and be accep
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