The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-06-13
The Prayer of the G. :. soldiers
BY REV. NJ. J. MIchELBAcHER,
minister Of the Hebrew Congregation, House oil
Love- Richmond Va
"Shemong rsroet, Adonoy Etohafnoo, Adoao,

"&emong risroel, Adonoy EIohaiuoo, Adoaoy
| AcA0d ~
| o God of the Universe Although unwor-
| tiny through my NANTES told transgres sions
| approach the seat of Thy mercy, 10 crave Thy
| favor, and TO seek Thy protection I suppli-
cate my forgiveness, o most mercifui Father
Tor the many tranS2ressiOhS and the off re-
| peated disobedience, which caused Thee In
! command destruction over me. Behold me
now, Q my Father, supplicatng Thy protec-
ton Thou who art near when all other aid
Ialieth q spare me, guard me from the evil
THAT Is impending
This once happy country is iunamed by the
| Iury OF war; menacing enemy is arrayed
against the rights, liberties and freedom of
THIS, our ConfedeIacy; the ambition OF this
enemy has dissolved fTaternat love and the
hand of fraternity has been broken ;isundar
by the hands OF those who sit now i'll council
and Hedi tate our chds tiseIlent Wit the chas.
usement OF scorpions. Cur hresides are
threa tened; the foe is before US, with the de-
clared Intention to desecrate our soil TO mnr-
der our people, and to deprive us of the gIor-
rious inheritance which was left to us by the
ortal fathers of this once great republic
here stand now with many thousands Of
the sons of the sunny South, 10 face the foe
TO drive him back. aud to defend our natural
rights. q Lord, God Of Israel, be with me in
the not season OF the contending strife; protect
and bless me with health and courage 10 bear
cheerfalIy the hardships of war.
O1ord, Ruler OF Nations, destroy the DOW
er OF our enemies Grant not the longings of
succeed, lest they exalt them seives .Selah
AS for the heads of those that encompass me
about, let the mis- chief of their own IiIs cover
them. Let burning Goals be cast upon them:
let them be thrown into the fire. into deep
pits, that they rise not up again. Psalms
l40.) Be unto the army Of this Confederacy
as thou vert OF old, unto us, thy chosen peo-
pie Inspire them with patriotisrnt Give
them, when marching 10 meet, or oyeFfake
the enemy, the wings Of the eagle--in the
camp be Thou their watch and ward-and in
the battle, strike for them, . Almighty God
of Israel, thou ddst strike for thy peop!e
on the plains OF Canaan-guide them o Lord
OF battles, into the paths OF victory guard
them from the shaft and missile OF the en-
envy. Grant that they may ever advance to
wage battle, and battle in Thy name to win
Grant, that not standard be ever lowered
among them Lord, God, Father, be thou
with us,
Give unto the officers of the Army and of
the Navy of the Confederate States enter
prise, iortitute and undaunted courage; teach
them the ways of war and the winning of
victory Guard and preserve, O Lord, the
President OF the Confederate States and all
officers who have the welfare of the country
truly at heart. Bless all my fellow citizens,
and guard them against sickness and famine
Nay they prosper and increase
Hear me further, o Lord, when l pray to
Thee for those on earth, dearest to nay heart.
O bless my father, mother, brothers and Sis
tiers, Of married: my wife and children1 q
bless them with all earthly and heavenly
EOou tIcN lOOk ut 10 nee,
and may They find ia Thee their trust and
strength.
o Lord, be with me always. Show me the
way have to go, to be prepared 10 meet Thee
here and hereafter
My hope, my faith, my strength are in
Thee, q Lord, my God, forever--n Thee is
my trust .'For Thy salvation do ] hope, o
Lord 1 hope for Thy salvation, Lord O
Lord, for Thy salvation do l hope, Amen
Amen
Shemang Yisroel, Adonoy Elohainoo, ADO
noY Aehod