In this picture, written by Alfred Corey, and produced by Fred Huntley, a lonely Union soldier stands at his post singing, to encourage himself, the old hymn, "Cover My Defenseless Head with the Shadow of Thy Wing." A squad of Confederates has been crawling up to the outpost and intend "getting" the sentry; but they hear the song and, though aiming, withdraw their guns and leave him singing. This incident has been made effective by exciting our sympathy for the soldier (Hobart Bosworth) through the simplest means; we have been made acquainted with his folks at home and have been told something of his love story. Stories of this kind affect many people deeply and this offering will doubtless be popular. It should be effective with the help of music. The photography is rather dull. - The Moving Picture World, August 9, 1913
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