They were most likely feeling proud spirtual and happy
This is shown in this part of the hymn.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on
The Telegraph it made the details of battles up to the minute
The Proclamation announced the acceptance of black men into the Union Army and Navy, enabling the liberated to become liberators
