Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-18

tent door, broke out into raptures Of Joy, knowing
his departure at hand; and when he went into
the field Of battle declared 4 am going to rest
in the bosom Of Jesus Indeed, this day God was
pleased to prove little flock and show them
his mighty power. They showed such courage
and bodness In the fight as made the officers as
we'll as the private soldiers amazed. When
wounded, some cried out, Il going to my be-
loved others, Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly
When William Clements had his broken by a
musket ball they would have carried him out Of the
battle but he said: No, have arm left to hold
my sword; I will not go yet When second shot
broke his other arm he said: L am happy
can be out of Paradise John Evans, having both
his legs taken off by cannon ball, laid
a cannon to die where, as long he could speak,
he was praising God with joyful lips. For my own
part, stood the hottest fire of the enemy for about
seven hours. But told my comrades: The French
have ball made that will kill this day
After about seven hours cannon ball killed my
horse under An officer cried out: 'Haime,
where Is your God now? 1 answered.: Sir, he is
here with me, and He will bring me out of this
battle AS 1 quitting the field met one Of
our brethren, and with little dish in his hand,
seeking water. I did not know. him at first be-
ing covered with blood. He smiled and said:
Brother Haime, have got sore wound I
asked: Have you got Christ in your hearth He
said: 4 have, and I have had him all this day. 1
have many good and glorious days. with much
of God, but never more Of 1t than this day.
Glory be to God for all his mercies' Among the
dead there was great plenty of watches and gold
and silver. One asked: Will you not get some
thing?' 1 answered: No. have got Christ will
have no plumber"
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amazed and inspired by such exhibitions Of faith
and courage. No such bravery had been seen
among the British troops since the days Of Crorn-
wells Ironsides.
The same eject OF religion was observed IN the
armies of the Southern Confederacy, led by such
saints and soldiers such Lee Jackson, Polk,
T. r. r. Cobb, Alfred Colquitt, Clement A Evans,
and others. Great revivals of religion prevailed
in the camps of the Confederates and faith thus
begotten made men brave the field.
1t is to be regretted that few Of the general
officers of armies going forth to the great
est Of wars are religious. This fact is not to the
credit of military leaders, and bodies no good
for the who follow them.
1t is to be hoped that great revivals may pro-
vail in the camps before forces sent to
France They need a baptism of the Holy Spirit
before going to the baptism of fire which awaits
them over the seas.
1t will not suffice to provide recreation for the
men in camps with mild and coorless type Of re-
ligion attached to sports. Stunts cannot take
the place of salvation. The will appreciate
doubtless any diversions that may be provided for
them; but they need above all things religious life
Of the highest type.
1t is well to guard the encampments against
vice, and to drive away from them everything
which tends to lewdness and drunkenness. But
piety in the hearts of the will do to purge
the camps of immortality than policing the canton
ments.
It is, therefore, the duty of the Christian people
to do whatever may be possible to promote the re-
gious life Of soldiers. Herein they may
der the highest service to the army, to the nation,
and to the great to which these multiplied
thousands of'these brave young men devote their
lives.