We have fought this fight as long, and as well as we know how. We have been defeated. For us as a Christian people, there is now but one course to pursue. We must accept the situation.

Read history, works of truth, not novels and romances

We made a great mistake in the beginning of our struggle, and I fear, in spite of all we can do, it will prove to be a fatal mistake. We appointed all our worst generals to command our armies, and all our best generals to edit the newspapers

We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.

The enemy is here, and if we do not whip him, he will whip us.

We must forgive our enemies. I can truly say that not a day has passed since the war began that I have not prayed for them.

Death, in its silent sure march is fast gathering those whom I have longest loved, so that when he shall knock at my door, I will more willingly follow.