" I trust that our merciful God, our only help & refuge, will not desert us in this our hour of need, but will deliver us by His almighty hand, that the whole world may recognize His power & all hearts be lifted up in adoration & praise of His unbounded loving kindness,” he said. “We must however submit to His almighty will, whatever that may be. "

― , Crucible of Command: Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee--The War They Fought, The Peace They Forged