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My preservation was entirely due, as was the glorious victory, to our God, to whom be all the glory, honor, and praise.

Thomas Jackson

To his wife he wrote, July 22d:–

“Yesterday we fought a great battle, and gained a great victory, for which all the glory is due to God alone. Though under a heavy fire for several continuous hours, I only received one wound, the breaking of the largest finger of the left hand, but the doctor says the finger can be saved. My horse was wounded, but not killed. My coat got an ugly wound near the hip. My preservation was entirely due, as was the glorious victory, to our God, to whom be all the glory, honor, and praise. Whilst great credit is due to other parts of our gallant army, God made my brigade more instrumental than any other in repulsing the main attack. This is for your own information only; . . . say nothing about. it. Let another speak praise, not myself.”

Dabney, R. L. (n.d.). Life and Campaigns of Lieutenant-General Thomas J. Jackson (p. 229). Perseus Digital Library.

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