27th April. I am in receipt of yours enclosing
Johnnie’s letter. I am glad to see he recognizes God’s protection and pray he
may have the light of the Spirit to show him that it is the prayer of sinners
that the Lord hears and that for them the Saviour died.
As
regards the panic in Richmond, I cannot see that there is anything to be gained
by fleeing before the enemy or that one place is any more secure from their
invasion than another, and it is best to remain where Providence has paced us
and our duty keeps us, rather than run before them. When the military
authorities give up the protection of Richmond will be time enough to look out
for a place of refuge. Trust in the Lord, be mighty in prayer and faith. While
I feel that this is probably our darkest hour in every respect, I have a
confidence and peace which alone can be given by my Father. All earthly props
fail, and the disorganised state of the army from necessity leaves us the Lord
alone to look to. Our extremity is great, the Lord will, I pray, improve the
opportunity.
I have
been re-elected Capt. Unanimously by my Company. As soon as things look more
favourable and the panic-stricken citizens return to their homes, I will make
arrangements to sell out furniture and rent out house and let you go to
Lynchburg. May the Lord bless and sustain you a bright shining light in this
hour of trial of Faith, that others seeing your good works may be constrained
to glorify Our Father in Heaven. Again kiss the dear children, train them for
Heaven,
Most
affectionately yours,
Jno.
S. Walker
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