“The gospel has but a forced alliance with war. Its doctrine of human brotherhood would ring strangely between the opposed ranks. The bellowing speech of cartoon and the baptism of blood mock its liturgies and sacraments. Its gentle beatitudes would hardly serve as mottoes for defiant banners, nor its list of graces as names for ships-of-the-line.”
Quote by Edwin Hubbel Chapin
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Edwin Hubbel Chapin
Edwin Hubbel Chapin was an American poet recognized for his romantic and patriotic verse. Born on December 29, 1814, in New York, he spent much of his life in the Midwest, particularly in Illinois and Indiana. His poetry often reflected his love for nature and his country, with works that included both individual and collective experiences. He passed away on December 26, 1880. more
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