Christian Memorials of the War: Or, Scenes and Incidents Illustrative of Religious Faith and Principle, Patriotism and Bravery in Our Army. With Historical NotesGould and Lincoln, 1864 - 256 pages |
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... clothing , but left him unharmed ! So popular and beloved did he become with these regi- ments , that they would often cheer him as he passed . His heart though brave was tender as a woman's . His hand was always open to the needy ; and ...
... clothing , but left him unharmed ! So popular and beloved did he become with these regi- ments , that they would often cheer him as he passed . His heart though brave was tender as a woman's . His hand was always open to the needy ; and ...
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... clothes , from head to feet , were literally dripping with the blood of dead and wounded men that he had carried off from the battle when at Fort Donelson . His health was impaired , and he went home , but came back again in a few weeks ...
... clothes , from head to feet , were literally dripping with the blood of dead and wounded men that he had carried off from the battle when at Fort Donelson . His health was impaired , and he went home , but came back again in a few weeks ...
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... cloth covering a torn and shattered limb , and watched the struggle to bear up with fortitude and patience , we bowed in spirit to a hero as great as any whose fame has employed the pen of the historian , or the muse of the poet . On ...
... cloth covering a torn and shattered limb , and watched the struggle to bear up with fortitude and patience , we bowed in spirit to a hero as great as any whose fame has employed the pen of the historian , or the muse of the poet . On ...
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... clothes a pack of cards , and put them , with the approbation of all , into the fire . During this week , I was , for many hours each day , con- versing and praying with those who came to seek advice and help . We celebrated the Lord's ...
... clothes a pack of cards , and put them , with the approbation of all , into the fire . During this week , I was , for many hours each day , con- versing and praying with those who came to seek advice and help . We celebrated the Lord's ...
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... cloths , and leaves on the ground . A man of any thought or emo- tion must stand with the deepest reverence in the presence of such veterans . The remnant of these regiments are the strong dauntless men who have endured every sacrifice ...
... cloths , and leaves on the ground . A man of any thought or emo- tion must stand with the deepest reverence in the presence of such veterans . The remnant of these regiments are the strong dauntless men who have endured every sacrifice ...
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Page 83 - WHEN I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes.
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Page 175 - I have lived more than a quarter of a century, here my children were born, and here one of them lies buried. I know not how soon I shall see you again. A duty devolves upon me which is, perhaps, greater than that which has devolved upon any other man since the days of Washington.