General Howard’s impassioned address calls for courage, faith, and practical compassion to support soldiers and advance the Christian Commission’s mission.
This edition presents a historically rooted speech that blends battlefield realities with calls for spiritual resolve. It emphasizes the need to care for both the sick and the well, to strengthen chaplaincy, and to work for the lasting conversion of soldiers through home, church, and Bible-centered influence.
- Learn how faith and duty are described as intertwined with military leadership and civilian support.
- Discover the speaker’s view on the roles of chaplains, delegates, and the broader community in sustaining morale and spiritual welfare.
- See how the speaker frames courage as a Christian virtue, even in the face of war’s hardships.
- Understand the emphasis on personal duty, prayer, and moral conduct in shaping outcomes for soldiers and nations.
Ideal for readers of Civil War history and religious addresses, this work offers a window into wartime faith, leadership, and humanitarian effort.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides an important and timely insight into the role of the Christian Commission in the American Civil War, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of wartime religious work. The author, a prominent general in the Union Army, offers a firsthand account of the Commission's efforts to provide spiritual and physical support to soldiers, highlighting the transformative power of faith amidst the horrors of war. The book delves into the complex relationship between religion and military service, exploring the ways in which Christian values and practices shaped the experiences and conduct of soldiers during the conflict. Ultimately, it underscores the enduring importance of compassion and service in times of great national division and suffering. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332736843_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332736843
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