The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-27

scorn all sympathy. While we sing Glory
Hailelujah, and marching along, at home
they think of Sickness, talk of Imprisonment,
dream of battles, and their mental sufferings
are greater than ours. We are accustomed
to The camp and tie field, aud acquainted
with the circumstances which surround us
our friends have oaly vague idea of our
situation, which they gather from letter a
week old, if indeed they are SO fortunate as
to get one so soon. have accused many of
entertaining needless fears, but know they
cannot resist the apprehensious which fill the
mind because all is uncertainty concerning
the absent ones. In some instances, as have
met a stranger at the door, reporting myself
from camp and Offering letter, have seen
trembling hand reached forth, and the fair
cheek OF the stranger turned pale for mo-
ment till had time to say all was we'll 'Tis
hard heart that can chlde such anxious ones
for exhbi ing their fears.
While we do not wish to know that the dear
ones We have left are unhappy on our account,
We are grateful for every kind thought that
is cherished, and every prayer that is offered
for as lis sweet to be remembered.
What sailor what soldier or traveller from IS
home has not sung in some lonely hour
- Do they miss me at home do they miss me !?
'Iwould be assurance most dear
To know that this mom' nj some loved one
Were saying, wish he here -
The letters we receive from our homes are
the chief source of cheeruIuess and co. tent.
ment III camp. have heard the question,
What can VIC do for the soldiers What
can we send them that will add to thei. com,
tort2 Send them good rousng letters send
shem often, especially to those who have goue
from your own homes, and if you want to do
work for the Master don't forget to mention
the Saviour when you write Rather than
submit the religious interests Of the soldiers
to the chaplalns alone, write now and then
word about religion. 1t will have its effect.
lsay to soldier sometimes as see him read
ing letter, Good news from home to-day |
guess. Yes, letter from my wife, and she
is "a true Christian, chaplain, although am
so wicked. | fiud the way to his heart al
ready opened by some kind word from home.
A lieutenant in one Of our regiments related
in my hearing the following incident A
Young man in my company said he, came
out before his comrades and openly embraced
religion, to the surprise of us ALL One day
he happened in my tent, and inquired by
what neans his mind was awakened SO sud-
denly to the subject Of religion. Lie took
from his pocket Il letter from his moh>r say
ing There is something in that letter which
affected me as nothing had ever done before.
The letter said, We have sent you a box of
nice clothes, and fine variety OF cakes and
fruits, and other luxuries aud comforts,
and many good times we hope you vii. have
IN enjoying those nice things aud sharing
with your friends. Near the close OF the let
ter we're these words: We are all pray;nq
tor you, Char}ie, that you may BE- Chris
tan That's the s"uteuce' SAID the grateful
boy and the tears gushed from bis eyes.
When was eating those dainties thought,
Mother is praying Tor me- knew where she
used to 60 to pray, and could almost hear
the words she uttered. All the time | was
wearing those clothes could not help thinking
Of the words We aIe all praying for you
Cha lie, that you may boa Christian. Now
| thank cd for praying mother, for her
prayer is answered, and am happy