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Sewell Van Alstine diary, 1863-1864
Truthful Saying
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107 Truthful Saying Charity is twice blessed, it blesses him who gives an& him that receives. Soldiers that have served in the war that return home will not be obscure persons, every one of them will have a name, a history a story, and these returning soldiers are to have the ear & attention of boyhood for the next 1/4 century, what will be their influence, the character of their communications; shall they be debasing & corrupting? or will they inspire this boyhood, with the love of virtue, & noble patriotism. It will be in accordance with their characters when they return, & this will be what they establish & retain in the army, let us see well to it, Right shall prevail Christ with his eternal love is stronger than all the evil powers combined; Let us trust in him.
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107 Truthful Saying Charity is twice blessed, it blesses him who gives an& him that receives. Soldiers that have served in the war that return home will not be obscure persons, every one of them will have a name, a history a story, and these returning soldiers are to have the ear & attention of boyhood for the next 1/4 century, what will be their influence, the character of their communications; shall they be debasing & corrupting? or will they inspire this boyhood, with the love of virtue, & noble patriotism. It will be in accordance with their characters when they return, & this will be what they establish & retain in the army, let us see well to it, Right shall prevail Christ with his eternal love is stronger than all the evil powers combined; Let us trust in him.
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