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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... Dying Hero , 31 12. Dying for his Country a Privilege , .. 32 13. A Chapel Under - ground , ... .. 34 14. The Commodore in the Pulpit , 35 15. They ask God's Blessing , 16. The Indiana Hero Boy , 36 37 CHAPTER II . SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS ...
... Dying Hero , 31 12. Dying for his Country a Privilege , .. 32 13. A Chapel Under - ground , ... .. 34 14. The Commodore in the Pulpit , 35 15. They ask God's Blessing , 16. The Indiana Hero Boy , 36 37 CHAPTER II . SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS ...
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... Dying Hand on the Bible , 17. Suddenly at Rest ,. 18. Such are Ministering Spirits ,. 19. The First Sabbath in Camp , CHAPTER III . COURAGE PROMOTED BY TRUST IN GOD . 1. A Message from the Bible , 2. A Word in Season , .. 3. March of ...
... Dying Hand on the Bible , 17. Suddenly at Rest ,. 18. Such are Ministering Spirits ,. 19. The First Sabbath in Camp , CHAPTER III . COURAGE PROMOTED BY TRUST IN GOD . 1. A Message from the Bible , 2. A Word in Season , .. 3. March of ...
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... Dying for a Benefactor , 221 22. The last Victory , 222 23. Do you remember Eckington ? 224 24. The Book will tell ,. 225 25. A Soldier's Pocket Diary , 227 26. Gentle as well as Brave , 230 27. Picket Duty , 28. The young Color ...
... Dying for a Benefactor , 221 22. The last Victory , 222 23. Do you remember Eckington ? 224 24. The Book will tell ,. 225 25. A Soldier's Pocket Diary , 227 26. Gentle as well as Brave , 230 27. Picket Duty , 28. The young Color ...
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... dying , are things which we always associate with the victories and defeats of war . But seldom do we read that voices of prayer , that hymns of exultant faith and thanksgiving , have been heard at such times and in such places . The ...
... dying , are things which we always associate with the victories and defeats of war . But seldom do we read that voices of prayer , that hymns of exultant faith and thanksgiving , have been heard at such times and in such places . The ...
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... dying , cold , wet and weary enough . For all this bravery and skill our noble general was publicly thanked by General Heint- zelman , and eulogized by General McClellan . " But the modest journalist does not say , what was the fact ...
... dying , cold , wet and weary enough . For all this bravery and skill our noble general was publicly thanked by General Heint- zelman , and eulogized by General McClellan . " But the modest journalist does not say , what was the fact ...
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Page 191 - For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to every man according to his several ability ; and straightway took his journey.
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.
Page 35 - Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching : verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
Page 136 - In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.
Page 109 - They never fail who die In a great cause : the block may soak their gore ; Their heads may sodden in the sun ; their limbs Be strung to city gates and castle walls — But still their spirit walks abroad. Though years Elapse, and others share as dark a doom, They but augment the deep and sweeping thoughts Which overpower all others, and conduct The world at last to freedom.
Page 152 - JUST as I am, without one plea, But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bid'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come...
Page 68 - God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.
Page 235 - Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast I lean my head, And breathe my life out sweetly there.
Page 21 - I raised such men as had the fear of God before them, as made some conscience of what they did ; and from that day forward, I must say to you, they were never beaten, and wherever they were engaged against the enemy, they beat continually.
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.