(January 21, 1824\u2013May 10, 1863), was a Confederate General during the Civil War, serving under General Robert E. Lee. General Jackson\u2019s tremendous success in combat against great odds was observed in numerous battles, including the: Battle of Bull Run; Shenandoah Valley; Cross Keys; Port Republic; Seven Day\u2019s Battle; Second Battle of Bull Run;<\/i> etc. When he died, General Lee exclaimed, \u201cI have lost my right arm.\u201d <\/p>\n
As professor of philosophy and tactics at Virginia Military Institute, General Jackson once said:<\/p>\n
When we take our meals, there is the grace. When I take a draught of water, I always pause, as my palate receives the refreshment, to lift up my heart to God in thanks and prayer for the water of life. Whenever I drop a letter into the box at the post-office, I send a petition along with it, for God\u2019s blessing upon its mission and upon the person to whom it is sent. <\/p>\n
When I break the seal of a letter just received, I stop to pray to God that He may prepare me for its contents, and make it a messenger of good. When I go to my class-room and await the arrangement of the cadets in their places, that is my time to intercede with God for them.2627 <\/p>\n
In 1842, Jackson wrote to his uncle Alfred Neale, concerning the sudden death of his brother, Warren:<\/p>\n
I have received no answer to my last communication conveying the sad news of my brother\u2019s premature death. He died in the hope of a bright immortality at the right hand of His Redeemer \u2026 <\/p>\n
As time is knowledge I must hasten my pen forward. We have received the smile of Bounteous Providence in a favorable Spring. There is a volunteer company being formed here to march to Texas, in order to assist in the noble cause of liberty.2628<\/p>\n
In 1852, Jackson wrote to his aunt, Mrs. Clementine (Alfred) Neale, from Lexington, Virginia:<\/p>\n
The subject of becoming herald of the cross has often seriously engaged my attention, and I regard it as the most noble of all professions. It is the profession of our divine Redeemer, and I should not be surprised were I to die upon a foreign field, clad in ministerial armor, fighting under the banner of Jesus. What could be more glorious? <\/p>\n
But my conviction is that I am doing good here; and that for the present I am where God would have me be. Within the last few days I have felt an unusual religious joy. I do rejoice to walk in the love of God. My heavenly Father condescended to use me as an instrument in getting up a large Sabbath school for the negroes here. He has greatly blessed it, and, I trust, all who are connected with it.2629<\/p>\n
General Thomas Jonathan \u201cStonewall\u201d Jackson, on April 13, 1859, wrote in a letter to his wife, Mary Ann:<\/p>\n
Is there not comfort in prayer, which is not elsewhere to be found?\u201d2630<\/p>\n
On July 22, 1861, General Stonewall Jackson wrote to his wife, Mary Ann, from Manassas:<\/p>\n
My precious Pet,\u2014Yesterday, we fought a great battle and gained a great victory for which all the glory is due to God alone \u2026 My preservation was entirely due, as was the glorious victory, to our God, to whom be all the honor, grace, and glory.2631<\/p>\n
On the battlefield in Manassas, General Stonewall Jackson prayed:<\/p>\n
Oh God, let this horrible war quickly come to an end that we may all return home and engage in the only work that is worthwhile\u2014and that is the salvation of men.2632<\/p>\n
General Jackson\u2019s old servant said he:<\/p>\n
\u2026 could always tell when a battle was near at hand, by seeing the general get up a great many times in the night to pray.2633<\/p>\n
After the Battle of Cross Keys,<\/i> Chaplain Bennett recorded a soldier\u2019s remarks:<\/p>\n
I saw something today which affected me more than anything I ever saw or read on religion. While the battle was raging and the bullets were flying, Jackson rode by, calm as if he were at home, but his head was raised toward heaven, and his lips were moving, evidently in prayer.2634<\/p>\n
In a letter to his wife, General Stonewall Jackson wrote:<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t trouble yourself \u2026 these things are earthly and transitory. There are real and glorious blessings, I trust, in reserve for us, beyond this life. It is best for us to keep our eyes fixed upon the throne of God. \u2026 It is gratifying to be beloved, and to have our conduct approved by our fellow men; but this is not worthy to be compared with the glory that is in reservation for us, in the presence of the glorified Redeemer \u2026 knowing that there awaits us \u201ca far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.\u201d2635<\/p>\n
General Stonewall Jackson had faithfully taught a colored Sunday school class in Lexington. He wrote to his pastor, the Reverend Dr. White:<\/p>\n
My dear Pastor,<\/p>\n
In my tent last night, after a fatiguing day\u2019s service, I remembered that I had failed to send you my contribution for our colored Sunday School. Enclosed you will find my check for that object, which please acknowledge at your earliest convenience and oblige yours faithfully,<\/p>\n
T. Jackson.2636<\/p>\n
General Jackson was instrumental in organizing the Chaplains\u2019 Association within the southern ranks. When it was reported to him how his army responded by attending religious services, Jackson replied:<\/p>\n
That is good\u2014very good\u2014we ought to thank God for that.2637<\/p>\n
In 1862, during the midst of the Civil War, Stonewall Jackson wrote to his wife, who was ill:<\/p>\n
I trust you and all I have in the hands of an ever kind Providence, knowing that all things work together for the good of His people. So live that your sufferings may be sanctified to you; remember that our light afflictions, which are but for a moment, work out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.2638<\/p>\n
On May 2, 1863, the seemingly invincible Confederate Army won a tremendous victory at Chancellorville. This victory was shortlived, though, for at twilight, as General Stonewall Jackson was scouting ahead of his troops, he was accidently shot by his own troops. His left arm had to be amputated. This was a tragedy from which the Confederate troops never fully recovered.<\/p>\n
The next day, when visited by Chaplain Lacy, Jackson remarked:<\/p>\n
You see me severely wounded but not depressed. \u2026 I am sure that my Heavenly Father designs this affliction for my good. I am perfectly satisfied, that either in this life, or in that which is to come, I shall discover that what is now regarded as a calamity, is a blessing. \u2026 <\/p>\n
If it were in my power to replace my arm, I would not dare to do it, unless I could know it was the will of my Heavenly Father.2639<\/p>\n
On May 10, 1863, General Jackson\u2019s wife, who had been called to his side, comforted him, saying, \u201cDo you not feel willing to acquiesce in God\u2019s allotment, if He wills you to go today. \u2026 Well, before this day closes, you will be with the blessed Saviour in His glory.\u201d Jackson responded:<\/p>\n
I will be an infinite gainer to be translated.2640<\/p>\n
General Stonewall Jackson, in his restless sleep, uttered his final words:<\/p>\n
Let us pass over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees.2641<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
(January 21, 1824\u2013May 10, 1863), was a Confederate General during the Civil War, serving under General Robert E. Lee. General Jackson\u2019s tremendous success in combat against great odds was observed in numerous battles, including the: Battle of Bull Run; Shenandoah Valley; Cross Keys; Port Republic; Seven Day\u2019s Battle; Second Battle of Bull Run; etc. When … Continue reading “JACKSON,
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