SIGNED. The Southern Cross: A Civil War Devotional Michael Aubrecht(2008)Filled with stories that are both educational and enlightening, The Southern Cross recognizes the five virtues of the 19th century Christian soldier. These are: Courage, Duty, Faith, Honor and Mercy. Each of these positive character traits is illustrated by some of the most inspirational stories to come out of the War Between the States. Every devotion contains a relevant verse of Scripture, an associated quote and a short vignette on a related topic.