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June 9, 1861
Daily Ohio Statesman
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
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Rev. Dr. Palmer of New Orleans delivers a sermon to the Washington Artillery before their departure for Virginia, blessing their cause in the Civil War as a holy defense against aggression, for homes, self-government, and invoking God's favor.
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Doctors of Divinity Divided Upon the War Question.
REV. DR. PALMER'S SERMON AT NEW ORLEANS.
Rev. Dr. Palmer, of New Orleans, in addressing the Washington Artillery of that city, just previous to their departure for Virginia, said: "It is fitting that religion herself should, with gentle voice, whisper her benediction upon your flag and your cause. Soldiers, history reads to us of wars which have been baptized as holy; but she enters upon her records none that is holier than this in which you have embarked- It is a war of defence against wicked and cruel aggression; a war of civilization against a ruthless barbarism, which would dishonor the dark ages; a war of religion against a blind and bloody fanaticism. It is a war for your homes and firesides, for your wives and children, for the land which the Lord has given us for a heritage. It is a war for the maintenance of the broadest principle for which a free people can contend, the right of self-government. Eighty-five years ago, our fathers fought for the chartered rights of Englishmen, that taxation and representation are correlative. We, their sons, contend to-day for the great American principle, that all just government derives its powers from the will of the governed. Comprehending the import of this great controversy from the first, Virginia sought to stand between the combatants, and pleaded for such an adjustment as both the civilization and the religion of the age demanded. When this became hopeless, obeying the instincts of that nature which has ever made her the Mother of Statesmen and of States, she has opened her broad bosom to the blows of a tyrant's hand. Upon such a theatre, with such an issue pending before such a tribunal, we have no doubt of the part which will be assigned you to play; and when we hear the thunders of your cannon echoing from the mountain passes of Virginia, we will understand that you mean, in the language of Cromwell at the Castle of Drogheda, 'to cut this war to the heart.' It only remains, soldiers, to invoke the blessing of God Almighty upon your honored flag. It waves in brave hands over the gallant defenders of a holy cause. It will be found in the thickest of the fight, and the principles which it represents you will defend to 'the last of your breath and of your blood.' May victory perch upon its staff in the hour of battle, and peace-an honorable peace-be wrapped within its folds when you shall return."
REV. DR. PALMER'S SERMON AT NEW ORLEANS.
Rev. Dr. Palmer, of New Orleans, in addressing the Washington Artillery of that city, just previous to their departure for Virginia, said: "It is fitting that religion herself should, with gentle voice, whisper her benediction upon your flag and your cause. Soldiers, history reads to us of wars which have been baptized as holy; but she enters upon her records none that is holier than this in which you have embarked- It is a war of defence against wicked and cruel aggression; a war of civilization against a ruthless barbarism, which would dishonor the dark ages; a war of religion against a blind and bloody fanaticism. It is a war for your homes and firesides, for your wives and children, for the land which the Lord has given us for a heritage. It is a war for the maintenance of the broadest principle for which a free people can contend, the right of self-government. Eighty-five years ago, our fathers fought for the chartered rights of Englishmen, that taxation and representation are correlative. We, their sons, contend to-day for the great American principle, that all just government derives its powers from the will of the governed. Comprehending the import of this great controversy from the first, Virginia sought to stand between the combatants, and pleaded for such an adjustment as both the civilization and the religion of the age demanded. When this became hopeless, obeying the instincts of that nature which has ever made her the Mother of Statesmen and of States, she has opened her broad bosom to the blows of a tyrant's hand. Upon such a theatre, with such an issue pending before such a tribunal, we have no doubt of the part which will be assigned you to play; and when we hear the thunders of your cannon echoing from the mountain passes of Virginia, we will understand that you mean, in the language of Cromwell at the Castle of Drogheda, 'to cut this war to the heart.' It only remains, soldiers, to invoke the blessing of God Almighty upon your honored flag. It waves in brave hands over the gallant defenders of a holy cause. It will be found in the thickest of the fight, and the principles which it represents you will defend to 'the last of your breath and of your blood.' May victory perch upon its staff in the hour of battle, and peace-an honorable peace-be wrapped within its folds when you shall return."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Providence Divine
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Civil War Sermon
Rev Dr Palmer
Washington Artillery
New Orleans
Virginia Departure
Self Government
Holy War
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Dr. Palmer
Washington Artillery
Where did it happen?
New Orleans
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Key Persons
Rev. Dr. Palmer
Washington Artillery
Location
New Orleans
Story Details
Rev. Dr. Palmer addresses the Washington Artillery in New Orleans before their departure for Virginia, portraying the war as a holy defense of self-government, homes, and civilization, and invokes God's blessing on their flag and cause.