Quote#God & Faith
You in my soul I see, faithful watcher by my cot-side long days and…
Quote byJoshua Lawrence Chamberlain · 1828–1914
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Passing of the Armies: An account of the Army of the Potomac, based upon personal reminiscences of the Fifth Army Corps (1915), "The Last Review".
English (original)
You in my soul I see, faithful watcher by my cot-side long days and nights together through the delirium of mortal anguish, steadfast, calm, and sweet as eternal love. We pass now quickly from each other's sight; but I know full well that where beyond these passing scenes you shall be, there will be heaven!
— Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
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