THE GLORY OF AMERICA
Peter Marshall & David Manual
March 21
During the last days of the Civil War, Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia, in the spring of 1865, saw almost continual revival. The following resolution was adopted by five brigades of Georgia troops:
“That we hereby acknowledge the sinfulness of our past conduct as a just and sufficient ground for the displeasure of Almighty God; and that, earnestly repenting of our sins, we are determined, by His grace, to amend our lives for the future; and, in earnest supplication to God, through the mediation of His Son, Jesus Christ, we implore the forgiveness of our sins and seek the Divine favor and protection.”
BENNETT, REVIVAL, 420.
