PREFA CE A great number of Christians are frequently, through unavoidable circumstances, deprived of a continued enjoyment of the outward ordinances of Religion; and as the Physician cannot be always at hand, so neither can the Christian minister be at all times near to administer the sacred Rites, or pour into the wounded spirit the healing balm of consolation. It would seem therefore, that other requirements, however humble, might prove in some degree available as means of contributing to the spiritual edification of the devout in heart, who have set their faces towards the hill of Zion, the Heavenly Jernsalem. The CHRISTIAN SOLDIER, especially, must be often called to put on his own Spiritual Armor, independently of any aid he might otherwise derive from the ordinary ministrations of the sanctuary. In the exer (vii) cise of this prerogative, should the Christian—of whatever denomination-experience any assistance from these pages, it will be, to the writer, a source of sincere gratification. Success to Men in Arms, we say; The sure defence of all who pray, Is God alone; in whom we trust. LONG ISLAND, February 22, 1862. P. J. SECOND EDITION. This work has been favorably received, and has passed to a SECOND EDITION. It has been largely circulated by the UNITED STATES CHRISTIAN COMMISSION. PAGE A Prayer for Soldiers of the Army.... Regimental Song of the 47th Regiment........ Selected Portions of Scripture A Soldier's Prayer on the Eve of Battle .. .... .................. .... ...... Battle Hymn ...... ...... ............ .... Patriot Soldier's Prayer.. 91 92 THE SOLDIER'S ARMOR OF STRENGTH. A PRAYER AND PRAISE TO GOD FOR THE BLESSINGS OF A STATE OF PEACE AND NATIONAL PROSPERITY. BLESSED LORD, who alone art the true God, the Creator and Preserver of all things; the whole dependence of Thy creatures is upon Thee, for life and breath and all things. We desire to bless Thy name for those mercies, which in so large a measure Thou hast been pleased to bestow upon this great nation and people. Worthy indeed, art Thou, O Lord, to receive honor and praise and thankgiving, as in the courts of heaven, so also in all the assemblies of Thy servants upon earth. For Thou hast been favorable to this land, and hast dealt very graciously with us. The many evils which have at times threatened this nation, Thou hast not suffered to come upon us; although we have justly deserved the severest tokens of Thy wrathful indignation. (11) |