You are not far from...
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"You are not far from the kingdom," Jesus said. I wonder how often we are much closer than we think.
During the Civil War a young man was sent into battle with very little training. It was his first time and he became frightened and confused and ran. Later he returned, but he was arrested for desertion, courtmartialed and sentenced to die.
His mother appealed to President Lincoln for mercy. After some consideration Lincoln wrote that now famous statement, "I have observed that it never does a boy much good to shoot him." Then he wrote, "This letter is to certify that Roswell McIntyre is to be readmitted to the New York Calvary. When he serves out his required enlistment he will be freed of any and all charges."
This letter, now on display in the Library of Congress was removed from the body of Private Roswell Mcintyre who died in the Battle of Little Five Forks bravely serving his country.
He was close. All he really needed was another chance.
--Piazza
During the Civil War a young man was sent into battle with very little training. It was his first time and he became frightened and confused and ran. Later he returned, but he was arrested for desertion, courtmartialed and sentenced to die.
His mother appealed to President Lincoln for mercy. After some consideration Lincoln wrote that now famous statement, "I have observed that it never does a boy much good to shoot him." Then he wrote, "This letter is to certify that Roswell McIntyre is to be readmitted to the New York Calvary. When he serves out his required enlistment he will be freed of any and all charges."
This letter, now on display in the Library of Congress was removed from the body of Private Roswell Mcintyre who died in the Battle of Little Five Forks bravely serving his country.
He was close. All he really needed was another chance.
--Piazza