The Work of Committee Army York of the New York Young Men''s Christian Association: Which Led to the Organization of the a Paper of Before the Association at the Monthly, Meeting, Read December, the at the Request of the Board of Directors

Cephas Brainerd

ISBN 10: 0267415087 / ISBN 13: 9780267415083

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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• Title: The Work of Committee Army York of the New York Young Men''s Christian Association: Which Led to the Organization of the a Paper of Before the Association at the Monthly, Meeting, Read December, the at the Request of the Board of Directors
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267415087
• ISBN 13: 9780267415083
• Binding: HRD
• Condition: New
• Weight: 273 grams

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Synopsis

A historical look at how a New York YMCA committee sparked a national effort to support soldiers through faith-based care and reading, from the Civil War’s first months to a nationwide Christian Commission.

This edition recounts the origins of the Army Committee of the New York Young Men's Christian Association and its role in shaping early war work for exhausted regiments. It traces early meetings, key figures, and the strategic move to organize a national Christian Commission to coordinate evangelical and devotional activities for soldiers. The narrative centers on practical actions—hymn collections, camp services, and regimental visits—set against the backdrop of a nation at war and a public that sought organized relief and spiritual support for its troops.

Readers will gain insight into how voluntary associations expanded their reach during crisis, how leaders negotiated with chaplains and regimental officers, and how a local effort grew into a broader movement with lasting impact on war relief work and religious outreach in the armed forces.

• How the Army Committee organized devotional meetings, readings, and prayers for soldiers.
• Steps toward creating a national convention and a formal Christian Commission.
• Key people, milestones, and the challenges of coordinating volunteer religious work in wartime camps.

Ideal for readers interested in Civil War history, religious philanthropy, and the origins of organized wartime relief efforts.