Comments on: the USCC–a revivalist Civil War ministry

By: ox

ox — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:12:25 +0000

In reply to Watchman.

Very interesting.

I got interested in Civil War history a few years ago when my brother in law moved to the Nashville area and took us to the Franklin Battlefield museum. The battle there was one of the bloodiest of the war, not to mention among the stupidest. The Confederate general, Hood, was a real piece of work. His arrogance cost many fine lives that day.

The New York Times is running an excellent series marking the 150th anniversary of the war. The piece I link to is part of that series. Usually three or four articles a week. Well worth following and studying, I think. In many ways, America is still feeling the effects of the Civil War.

The source books/articles on the USCC, mentioned at the end of the article, would be worth pursuing.

Maranatha!
Don Johnson
Jer 33.3

By: Watchman

Watchman — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:04:05 +0000

A number of years ago we went to a Civil War battle reinactment in Arizona. (Yes, there was actually one “battle” fought in the Indian territory out there that involved 12 soldiers on one side and 10 on the other.) Along with all the men wearing blue and grey, there were two preachers holding a tent revival. One led singing and the other preached a Gospel message. Afterward they explained the USCC and how preachers would follow the soldiers from one battlefield to the next and attempt to reach them before it was too late. This is really a fascinating and little-known part of our history.

By: Brian Ernsberger

Brian Ernsberger — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:46:59 +0000

Thanks for linking to the article. A truly fascinating read. Have never heard of the USCC.