February 19, 2010 · 21:10
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“Divine Guidance”…

Just wanted to share a favorite painting of mine, among many, of the great Gen. Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson.

"Divine Guidance" - by Mort Künstler

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6 Responses to “Divine Guidance”…

  1. Joel Leggett
    February 19, 2010 at 22:22

    I love that picture. Great post!

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  2. Robert
    October 2, 2010 at 22:34

    This painting is so moving in what it represents. While it’s true Gen Jackson was in a constant state of prayer, and held to the direction of his divine voice, there’s more. This scene played out in the movie “Gods and Generals” in the spring of 1863. Having lost his first two children, Jackson finally had a healthy baby daughter, Julia, whom he had not yet seen for all the winter. In her stead, Jackson had befriended Janie Corbin, the 5 year old daughter of Robert Corbin, who provided winter headquarters. Janie took first priority in Jackson’s daily dealings, often resulting in his uncharacteristically playful behavior only to afford the child the delight. In April, Janie and her cousins became sick with scarlet fever and she did not recover. Dr. Hunter McGuire, Jackson’s surgeon, saw to the girl and broke the news of her death to the General. This painting is the mighty “Stonewall” in the deepest of grief, as though he was the curse that brought this girl’s life to an end. He is begging his heavenly father for mercy.

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  3. Robert
    October 2, 2010 at 22:43

    I’m interested in why you named this page:
    ‘Thomas Jefferson “Stonewall” Jackson’.
    Is there some special link between the two men, perhaps spiritually? I am sincere in my inquiry, I know lawyers are deliberate in what they write and both men have deep meaning to me. If you would reply in kind, I would greatly appreciate it.

    in gratitude and service,
    Robert, US Navy Corpsman

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    • Jacksonian Lawyer
      October 3, 2010 at 09:48

      Doc,

      Thank you for stopping by and sharing your comments. While it is true that we are often deliberate in what we compose, and both men have deep meaning to me as well, sometimes actions can be a product of trying to do too many things at once. This was more of product of I having failed at “multi-tasking,” rather than by design (something I find happens more often as I get older). It has since been remedied and I thank you for pointing it out to me.

      Thank you for your service Doc. You’re welcome to stop in anytime.

      God Bless.

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