Explore a Civil War era address that links faith, duty, and obedience to both God and country.
This historical speech offers a window into how discipline, religion, and patriotism shaped a regiment's first year of service.
The book presents an anniversary address delivered to the First Regiment of Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery in 1862. It blends reflections on divine law, civil government, and the responsibilities of soldiers during the war, anchored in a pastor’s perspective on duty and morality. Readers will encounter vivid scenes of camp life, military training, and the early formation of a unit under new leadership, all framed by a preacher’s voice addressing faith, obedience, and national loyalty.
- Visible links between religious belief and military duty in a pivotal Civil War moment
- Discussions of law, governance, obedience, and the role of civil authority
- Accounts of camp life, discipline, and the transition to organized soldiering
- A pastor’s perspective on patriotism, mercy, and the costs of war
Ideal for readers of Civil War history and historical religious rhetoric seeking context on faith and governance during wartime.