Verse of the day 28

You’ve probably never heard of Charles Quintard. While he has somewhat drifted into obscurity, he is a truly inspiring figure who heavily impacted American Christianity. It was the mid 19th century, and Quintard was a young doctor in Tennessee when he came into contact with a more austere version of Christianity. He fell in love with the rich traditions and profound piety of the Anglican church. He abandoned his career in medicine to become a priest, leading a movement to revive the traditional practices and rituals of the church.

His career changed radically when the Civil War struck in 1861. Despite his sympathies for the Union, Quintard felt that it was his duty to minister to his local flock. He served as a medic and a chaplain in the Nashville militia. However, his influence expanded far past his state, and he was often referred to as Chaplain of the Confederacy. After the war, he devoted himself to rebuilding his city. He was later appointed Bishop of Tennessee. He is still honoured each year, on February 16, by the episcopal church. As they remember his story, they read Psalm 94