Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

eour Sod which, sitssthc upos thz Throne and
J unto the Lamb. ss--s s.-4. -s-,;---
Il Andan the Angels stood around about the
throne. and about the elders and the four beasts
and fell before thethrone on der fAees, ana
twofshipsd God. o.z1I - 2, Z
Saying. amen; blessing and glory and wis.
DOM and honor and povcr. and might, Be
unto our Cos. forever and ever. Amen"
i When this great rebellion is subdued. and
2 peace restored, and liberty and Union. be here
after one and insepersble in this great nation,
seclamations OF praise VIII ascend to God
/, from myriads Of tongues. even as this-vision
represents. laAld enc ofthe elders snsvered.
Saying untome which are these which are
fsrrayed in white robesl and vhenee cane
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This inquiry was not made for information,
lh1t fpr thA nn-rAsA Of airscti ulrtfle Annsfl-,s
steentioh 70 maeeer most inferesfinr IN him
and to all human beings. Il was to instruct
him and US, as to the condition, in the spirit
world. of the thousands of our patriot soldiers.
who sacrificed their lives in the great conflict
which should result in the triumph Of liberty
for ever more. Aud the speaker gave the in
/ formation concerning them. as follows
These are they which came out of great
tribulation, and have washed their robes and
made them white in the blood of the Lamb
Therefore they are before the throne of God
and serve him day and night in his Temple
and he that stitch on the throne shall dwell
among them.
They shall hunger no !mOre, neither thirst
any more; either shall the sun light on them
or any heat.
For the Lamb which is in the the midst Of
throne shall feed them, and shall lead them
unto living fountains of water; and God
shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. The
Union soldier deserves all this But what
correct description, does it convey, of the SOL
dier's condition, of toll and conflict, and suf-
feriugs in this dreadful war Hunger, thirst,
pain, exposure, Iufferingl But the one word
in the passage covers all. "Tribulation"
These are they, which come out of great trib-
ulation!
Think Of the wounded on the field, and in
the hospitals. Think of the prisoners who
have died at Libby and Belle Isle. Tribula-
tion is the word. They have washed their
robes and made them white in the blood Of
Il Lamb What does II meant That like
Christ, they have sacrificed their lives for
others. And we will say seriously, and bold
ly, that this inumerable company of patriot
matyrs. deserves all the provision which Inf
mite Mercy and Justice, has made in their be-
half
will ask any Father, one even. who is
clothed in religious prejudice, and animated
hy a sectarian spirit. Yonr son died in the
service of his country which he entered rs a
volunteer; he was found dead on the battle
field. with his face to the foe, mangled and
bloody. scorched by the sulphurous fire.
He was cut off in the very prime of man.
hood, while life had very many pleasures
in store for him. Long years of happiness
awaited him, in the circle of those who loved
him; but he sacrificed all at the demand of
his country, in the hour of her danger. Do
you think there is anything in the text, and
the language which succeeds it, that Is too
good for that noble boy of yoursf Do you
think there is anything there expressed,
that he does not deserved Do you mother,
think that your son, who died for his eoun-
try, does not deserve what is here said to be
the condition of those who have gone through
great tribulation7 You feel he deserves all
that and more. Sister is there anything Eere
too good for your brother? Widowed wife,
is there anything here too good for your hus-
bandf Each will answer, nol-a tn ousand
times no. And no one will object to it; but
some pharisaie bigot, whose soul was neve.
stirred by one noble emotion, or lit up by a
spark of benevolence or gratitude. .
These are they which come out Of great
tribulation, and have washed their robes, and
made them white in the blood of the Saints.
This, is the provision, which the great
Father has made for the soldier of the Union,
who dies for his country, and the world,
Countless hosts of bright living, angels.
surround the dying on the battle 6e Id, and In
tent, and in hospital and prison, and as they
are liberated from the Aeshly tabernacle they
take them by the hand, or csrry them in loving
arms. to aplace of beauty and repOse. in their
immortal home.
And not one is uncared for. or overlooked.
And they will wait with patience and joy,
the arrival of the loved ones of earth, and greet
them as they enter the new world Of light, and
,aloor,a than, aa eba-ara IN fha uufa N Or lows
of an immortal life