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Yorktown (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
inia, a writer, speaking ing of the religious influence among the soldiers, said: There is reason to hope that the scene of the late glorious battle below Yorktown was, indeed, a Bethel, the house of God, the very gate of heaven, to some of the brave, but previously irreligious, young men engaged in it. It is certainly a deattle it is said that three of this company sought and obtained the pardon of their sins. The religious services were well attended by the troops stationed at Yorktown, and were not without spiritual fruits. The Colonel Hill referred to in the following extract from the letter of a soldier was afterwards General D. H. Hill, af battles was with us and shielded us in the hour of danger. This lecture of Col. Hill is more fully described by an officer writing to a religious paper from Yorktown; he says: Yesterday was emphatically a day of rest to us all. We had only to undergo an inspection of arms and attend dress parade in the evening, which wa
Norfolk (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
the troops were gathered at the important points of defence. The chief interest centred on Virginia, as it was felt that, after the affair of Fort Sumter, the storm would burst upon her soil. In the armies stationed at Manassas, Winchester, Norfolk, Aquia Creek, and other places, the most cheering signs appeared. Rev. C. F. Fry, of the Baptist Colportage Board, wrote from the Army in the Valley of Virginia: I have visited most of the encampments in the Valley, and could have sold of his fighting bravely at Manassas. I have prayer and exhortation meetings frequently, which are well attended, and often tears flow from eyes unused to weep, while I point them to the Lamb of God. Rev. R. W. Cridlin wrote of his labors at Norfolk and the vicinity: I visited Craney Island last Saturday. Col. Smith, who has charge of the forces there, is a pious man, and has prayers with his men every night. He seemed glad to have me labor among his command, and will doubtless rend
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 7
ed in the elevation of Abraham Lincoln to the presidency of the United States as fraught with evil to the South, they resolved to assert thoscourse on the eminent Judge McLean, of the Supreme Court of the United States, who was taken away just as the dark shadows began to fall on tpresentation from the domain of the Church in the army of the Confederate States. The very love for justice and righteousness — the intense sfew minutes be set apart for prayer by each individual in the Confederate States, or in States which sympathize with the Southern Confederacy.for good. The prayers were fervent for the prosperity of the Confederate States; for the success of their cause; for those in authority; for inder with the Presbyterians. The religious community of the Confederate States ought to feel encouraged, by these tokens of the Divine powerth crowned our arms at Manassas, and that the people of these Confederate States are invited by appropriate services on the ensuing Sabbath to
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
of battles. Many noble sacrifices were laid on the altar in this battle. Generals Bee and Bartow, Col. Egbert Jones, of the 4th Alabama, Col. Johnson, of South Carolina, and a host of other noble patriots, laid down their lives for the cause of the South. A young Georgian of Bartow's brigade said, as he lay dying on this bloy God. The feeling of dependence on God pervaded all classes. When the great victory was announced in the Confederate Congress, a Christian statesman from South Carolina arose in his place and offered the following: 1. Resolved, That we recognize the hand of the Most High God, the King of kings, and Lord of lords, in theen. Every new regiment that went to the army had some token of the deep concern felt by the home folks for its religious welfare. When the 7th regiment of South Carolina was about to leave home for the seat of war, the colored members of the Methodist Church in the town of Aiken presented to the chaplain, Rev. J. M. Carlisle,
Leesburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
to the chaplain, Rev. J. M. Carlisle, a magnificent copy of the Word of God for the use of the regiment. After reaching Virginia, the chaplain wrote: Our regiment is doing well. I try to preach on the Sabbath-usually twice. We have also a regimental prayer-meeting every evening at twilight. Upon these services there is usually a good attendance, and a serious attention that is very gratifying. Ask for us the prayers of all. Among the troops that were stationed in the vicinity of Leesburg, Va., there was a fine state of religious feeling. In the 17th Mississippi regiment, one of the most gallant in the army, there was a deep concern. Prayer meetings were held in their camp every evening, a number professed conversion, and the good work increased in depth and power. The Christians in the vicinity of the camp were urged to join the soldiers in their meetings. Many did so, and the people learned that the Lord of Hosts was in the midst of their brave defenders. A true moral
Garysburg (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
ssed to his soul, and that he should, with divine help, live a new life and consecrate himself to the cause of God. I have been able to supply many with the Bible, especially as the President of the Christian Association in Fredericksburg had given me a fine lot of Bibles. A writer, speaking of the religious services in the Fourth North Carolina regiment, says: There are four ministers of the gospel attached to this regiment. Sabbath before last a most solemn service was held at Garysburg. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered to the Christian professors of the regiment. The services were conducted by Rev. Captain Miller, aided by several other clergymen. The thought that it would probably be the last time in which some would participate in the ordinance, and that before another opportunity occurs they might be on the field of battle, affected every mind, and gave great tenderness to the meeting. I have spent, says Rev. W. J. W. Crowder, most of th
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
ldiers stationed at Ashland. Services are held every night in the Baptist church, and the seats set apart for the anxious are frequently well nigh 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 of his country, and then of his family; and often arose in a holy ejaculation to God. His flesh rests in hope; his spirit rose to God. I recall, says Dr. Granbury, an interview with the sweet-spirited and gallant Captain James K. Lee, of Richmond, Va. 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. With emphasis he answered, Oh, they are nothing to the sufferings which Jesus bore for me,!
Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
mental hospital. Alas! that our country should ever have been visited by a war in which brother was often thus arrayed against brother. Another sad incident of the same kind was related by the Hon. Lewis D. Campbell, of Ohio: I had two brothers in the war; one in the Confederate army in Texas, and the other in the Union army. They were sons of one who, at the age of seventeen, fought at the battle of Eutaw Springs. One of my brothers, at the head of a regiment of Texans, fell in Louisiana, and the other, at the head of a Union regiment, fell at the battle of Chancellorsville. And the news of the death of both of these-one on the one side and the other-reached their afflicted mother on the same day. This peculiar horror of civil war a poet has pictured but too truly in the following lines from an English periodical: Bellum Civile. Rifleman, shoot me a fancy shot Straight at the heart of yon prowling vidette; Ring me a ball in the glittering spot That shines on his br
Plunkett (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
ve generation that will soon turn from the field of strife to the arena of the political world, to go there with hearts full of love to God, and with the highest and most religious sense of honor towards their fellow-men. Every new regiment that went to the army had some token of the deep concern felt by the home folks for its religious welfare. When the 7th regiment of South Carolina was about to leave home for the seat of war, the colored members of the Methodist Church in the town of Aiken presented to the chaplain, Rev. J. M. Carlisle, a magnificent copy of the Word of God for the use of the regiment. After reaching Virginia, the chaplain wrote: Our regiment is doing well. I try to preach on the Sabbath-usually twice. We have also a regimental prayer-meeting every evening at twilight. Upon these services there is usually a good attendance, and a serious attention that is very gratifying. Ask for us the prayers of all. Among the troops that were stationed in the vicini
Aquia Creek (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
irginia, as it was felt that, after the affair of Fort Sumter, the storm would burst upon her soil. In the armies stationed at Manassas, Winchester, Norfolk, Aquia Creek, and other places, the most cheering signs appeared. Rev. C. F. Fry, of the Baptist Colportage Board, wrote from the Army in the Valley of Virginia: I with great eagerness the tracts and books I give them. Another faithful colporteur, Mr. M. D. Anderson, said of the scenes he witnessed at Fredericksburg and Aquia Creek: I have gone nearly through the regiments stationed between Fredericksburg and the Creek. The soldiers are eager for religious reading; and frequently, ws are frequently well nigh 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
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