Teach him to deny himself.

Keep steady in the view of the great principles for which you contend. The safety of your homes and the lives of all you hold dear depend upon your courage and exertions. Let each man resolve to be victorious, and that the right of self government, liberty and peace shall find him a defender.

There is a true glory and a true honor: the glory of duty done--the honor of the integrity of principle.

Let us pray for ourselves, that we may not lose the word “concern” out of our Christian vocabulary. Let us pray for our nation. Let us pray for those who have never known Jesus Christ and redeeming love, for moral forces everywhere, for our national leaders. Let prayer be our passion. Let prayer be our practice.

You see what a poor sinner I am, and how unworthy to possess what was given me; for that reason it has been taken away.

To be a good soldier, you must love the army. To be a good commander, you must be willing to order the death of the thing you love.

Lee tells his troops. After four years of arduous service marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources.