Reverend
Lacy's energizing speeches quickly became a popular event
for saved and unsaved soldiers alike, who attended his
sermons by the thousands. Jackson recalled one particular
event that summarized the success of their ministry. He wrote, "It
was a noble sight to see there those, who led our armies
to victory and upon whom the eyes of the nation are turned
with
admiration
and gratitude, melted in tears at the story of the cross
and the exhibition of the love of God to the repenting
and return
sinner."
According
to an article written by Chaplain Russ Campbell for MilitaryHistoryOnline, “Many historians first mention
Rev. Lacy during the aftermath of the battle of Chancellorsville,
for it was he who was present with General Jackson after Jackson's
tragic wounding and subsequent fatal bout of pneumonia. It
was he who took Jackson's amputated arm to his brother's farm
in Ellwood for burial. It was he who carried to Jackson General
Robert E. Lee's message: "…tell him I wrestled in
prayer for him last night, as I never prayed, I believe, for
myself." It was Rev. Lacy who baptized Jackson's daughter
Julia April 23, 1863.”
Excerpts
taken from Pinstripe Press Blog dated January 14, 2007 -
A Shepherd's Story
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