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America, Invaded but not Conquered
By: George Washington
Subject: End times, World War IIIGeorge Washington
Editor’s Note: The following is an account of a vision supposedly received by George Washington while at Valley Forge. The earliest publication of this vision was in 1859 as it was related by an old soldier. The account here is reprinted from the US War veterans paper “The National Tribune” December 1880 edition (The National Tribune is not “The Stars and Stripes”). This article was also re-printed on December 21, 1950.
George Washington was a man of prayer. He went to the thicket many times to pray during the winter his army was at Valley Forge. However, little publicity has been given to the vision and prophecy he received at that time.
It was revealed to George Washington that three great perils would come upon the Republic. He was given to know that America was going through the first peril at that time ( the Revolutionary War). The old soldier who told the story of the vision said that the nation would soon see the account verified by the second peril descending upon the land.
The last time I ever saw Anthony Sherman was on the fourth of July, 1859, in Independence Square. He was then ninety years old and becoming very feeble. But though, so old his eyes rekindled as he gazed upon Independence Hall, which he came to visit once more.
“Let us go into the hall, “ he said. “I want to tell you of an incident of Washington’s life – one which no one alive knows of except myself; and if you live, you will before long see it verified. Mark the prediction, you will see it verified.
From the opening of the Revolution we experienced all phases of fortune, now good and now ill, one time victorious and another conquered. The darkest period we had, I think, was when Washington after several reverses, retreated to Valley Forge, where he resolved to pass the winter of 1777. Ah! I have often seen the tears coursing down our dear commander’s careworn cheeks, as he would be conversing with a confidential officer about the condition of his poor soldiers. You have doubtless heard the story of Washington’s going to the thicket to pray. Well, it was not only true, but he used often to pray in secret for aid and comfort. And God brought us safely through the darkest days of tribulation.
Man of Prayer
One day, I remember it well, the chilly winds whistled through the leafless trees. Though the sky was cloudless and the sun shone brightly, he remained in his quarters nearly all the afternoon, alone. When he came out I noticed his face was a shade paler than usual, and seemed to be something on his mind of more than ordinary importance. Returning just after dusk, he dispatched an orderly to the quarters of an officer, who was presently in attendance. After a preliminary conversation of about half and hour, Washington, gazed upon his companion with that strange look of dignity which he alone could command said to the latter”.
I do not know whether it is owing to the anxiety of my mind or what, but this afternoon, as I was sitting at this table engaged in preparing a dispatch, something in the apartment seemed to disturb me. Looking up, I beheld standing opposite me a singularly beautiful being. So astonished was I, for I had given strict orders not to be disturbed, that it was some moments before I found the language to inquire the cause of the visit. A second, a third, and even a fourth time did I repeat my question, but received no answer from my mysterious visitor except a slight raising of the eyes.
By this time I felt strange sensations spreading through me. I would have risen but the riveted gaze of the being before me rendered volition impossible. I assayed once more to speak, but my tongue had become useless, as if paralyzed. A new influence, mysterious, potent, irresistible, took possession of me. All I could do was to gaze steadily, vacantly, at my unknown visitor.