A soldier of the Cumberland: memoir of Mead Holmes, jr., by his father [M. Holmes].American Tract Society, 1854 - 210 pages |
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... moved to its very depths . A nation so guilty as ours re- quired a heavy sacrifice . As of old , God's maj- esty could hardly be vindicated short of a vic- tim from every household . And thus only could the people be brought to that ...
... moved to its very depths . A nation so guilty as ours re- quired a heavy sacrifice . As of old , God's maj- esty could hardly be vindicated short of a vic- tim from every household . And thus only could the people be brought to that ...
Page 68
... moved slowly away , the air was rent with deafening cheers , and all felt that their friends had gone forth in a sublime and glorious cause , - one in which it were better to die than surrender . Among the noble band was one cheerful ...
... moved slowly away , the air was rent with deafening cheers , and all felt that their friends had gone forth in a sublime and glorious cause , - one in which it were better to die than surrender . Among the noble band was one cheerful ...
Page 87
... moved over the river . But oh , the troops that come in ! Such jaded men ! Some have marched all the way from Alabama . At home they were old acquaintances ; here we could not recognize them . The pleasure of a bath I am sure they have ...
... moved over the river . But oh , the troops that come in ! Such jaded men ! Some have marched all the way from Alabama . At home they were old acquaintances ; here we could not recognize them . The pleasure of a bath I am sure they have ...
Page 94
... moved , and again we went silently , and drew off a battery , and lay down . The captain said , ' Who will volunteer to carry off the dead ? ' Four or five of us started , laying off our arms , and carrying a handkerchief tied to a ...
... moved , and again we went silently , and drew off a battery , and lay down . The captain said , ' Who will volunteer to carry off the dead ? ' Four or five of us started , laying off our arms , and carrying a handkerchief tied to a ...
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... moved on two or three miles , and rest yet . Thank God , we have water ! Of our squad only two remain well ; Company C , on our left , has no officers left . This morning the loss aver- aged thirty - five , quite a reduction . colonel ...
... moved on two or three miles , and rest yet . Thank God , we have water ! Of our squad only two remain well ; Company C , on our left , has no officers left . This morning the loss aver- aged thirty - five , quite a reduction . colonel ...
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Page 195 - We live in deeds, not years ; in thoughts, not breaths ; In feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should count time by heart-throbs. He most lives Who thinks most — feels the noblest — acts the best...
Page 240 - Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom's song! Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that breathe partake; Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong! 4 Our fathers...
Page 70 - What mean ye to weep, and to break my heart ? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Page 217 - JUST as I am, without one plea. But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bid'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God ! I come...
Page 57 - Nearer, my God, to Thee ! E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me, Still all my song shall be, — Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee !
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Page 197 - They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb, which is in the midst of the throne, shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of water: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Page 39 - I would not have a slave to till my ground, To carry me, to fan me while I sleep, And tremble when I wake, for all the wealth That sinews bought and sold have ever earned.
Page 220 - Tis God that lifts our comforts high, Or sinks them in the grave ; He gives, and, blessed be his name ! He takes but what he gave.
Page 199 - Well done, good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of thy Lord...