My men have sometimes failed to take a position, but to defend one, never!
Our God was my shield. His protecting care is an additional cause for gratitude.
Who could not conquer with such troops as these?
I yield to no man in sympathy for the gallant men under my command; but I am obliged to sweat them tonight, so that I may save their blood tomorrow.
Duty is ours; the consequences are the Lord God's
People who are anxious to bring on war don't know what they are bargaining for; they don't see all the horrors that must accompany such an event.