Christmas Blessing
Gen. Stonewall Jackson
Martinsburg, Virginia, Winter of 1862 |
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During the late months of 1862 General Thomas J. Jackson had
already developed a wonderful reputation as a great leader for
the southern armies. He was also known as a man of strong religious
beliefs, and admired not only for his victories on the battlefield
but
also for his love for the Lord.
Some members of the army worried that Stonewall's religious
fervor might cloud his judgement at times, but many others had
faith the great General would be guided and helped in his endeavors
by the Almighty. When asked how a servant of the Lord could lead
men into battle where thousands of men would be killed, the General
replied, "It is the duty of his men to fight and pray." Stonewall
was a strict observer of the Sabbath, and would never mail a letter
that would be in transit on a Sunday. And yet so many of his battles
were fought on Sundays, the soldiers believed that on that day
he would have more guidance from the Almighty.
In the vicinity of Martinsburg, General Jackson was directing
his men to tear up as much of the B&O Railroad as possible. While
he and his staff were making a reconnaissance of enemy positions,
a beautiful young woman who had heard of the General's presence,
ran out to meet him carrying her 18-month-old child. The young
mother then handed the child up to the General and asked him to
bless it for her. As the young woman placed her hand on Little
Sorrel and bowed her head, the two joined in prayer as the Great
Stonewall Jackson gave a Christmas blessing.
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