I pray that on this day [Christmas] when only peace and good-will are preached to mankind, better thoughts may fill the hearts of our enemies and turn them to peace.
My heart bleeds at the death of every one of our gallant men.
It is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it.
Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.
But what a cruel thing is war to separate and destroy families and friends.
There are things in the Old Book which I may not be able to explain, but I fully accept it as the infallible Word of God, and receive its teachings as inspired by the Holy Spirit.