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“And having thus chosen our course, without guile, and with pure purpose, let us renew our trust in God, and go forward without fear, and with manly hearts.”

Quote by Abraham Lincoln

Book:Abraham Lincoln: Speeches & Writings Part 2: 1859-1865: Library of America #46

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Abraham Lincoln: Speeches & Writings Part 2: 1859-1865: Library of America #46

This comprehensive collection includes a variety of Lincoln's speeches and writings, showcasing his evolving views on slavery, the Union, and the principles of democracy. The selections span from his early debates with Stephen A. Douglas to his final speeches as President, offering insight into his leadership and the challenges of the Civil War era. more

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Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from 1861 to 1865. He was a pivotal leader during the American Civil War, dedicated to preserving the unity of the nation and the abolition of slavery. Lincoln is renowned for his noble character and exceptional leadership. more

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“The President responded very impressively, saying that he was deeply sensible of his need of Divine assistance. He had sometime thought that perhaps he might be an instrument in God's hands of accomplishing a great work and he certainly was not unwilling to be. Perhaps, however, God's way of accomplishing the end which the memorialists have in view may be different from theirs.”

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Book:The collected works of Abraham Lincoln

Source: The collected works of Abraham Lincoln

“And while it has not pleased the Almighty to bless us with a return of peace, we can but press on, guided by the best light He gives, trusting that in His own good time, and wise way, all will yet be well.”

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Book:The collected works of Abraham Lincoln

Source: The collected works of Abraham Lincoln

“But I must add that the U.S. government must not, as by this order, undertake to run the churches. When an individual, in a church or out of it, becomes dangerous to the public interest, he must be checked; but let the churches, as such take care of themselves. It will not do for the U.S. to appoint Trustees, Supervisors, or other agents for the churches.”

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Book:Abraham Lincoln: Speeches & Writings Part 2: 1859-1865: Library of America #46

Source: Abraham Lincoln: Speeches & Writings Part 2: 1859-1865: Library of America #46

“Relying, as I do, upon the Almighty Power, and encouraged as I am by these resolutions which you have just read, with the support which I receive from Christian men, I shall not hesitate to use all the means at my control to secure the termination of this rebellion, and will hope for success.”

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Book:The collected works of Abraham Lincoln

Source: The collected works of Abraham Lincoln

“I am very glad indeed to see you to-night, and yet I will not say I thank you for this call, but I do most sincerely thank Almighty God for the occasion on which you have called.”

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Book:The Complete Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln (Biographically Annotated Edition)

Source: The Complete Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln (Biographically Annotated Edition)

“Let us diligently apply the means, never doubting that a just God, in his own good time, will give us the rightful result.”

Giving Mean Religious Results Doubt Good Times

Book:The collected works of Abraham Lincoln

Source: The collected works of Abraham Lincoln

“Nevertheless, amid the greatest difficulties of my Administration, when I could not see any other resort, I would place my whole reliance on God, knowing that all would go well, and that He would decide for the right.”

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Book:The collected works of Abraham Lincoln

Source: The collected works of Abraham Lincoln

“Submitted to the Sec. of War. On principle I dislike an oath which requires a man to swear he has not done wrong. It rejects the Christian principle of forgiveness on terms of repentance. I think it is enough if the man does no wrong hereafter.”

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Book:The Portable Abraham Lincoln

Source: The Portable Abraham Lincoln

“I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me. Now, at the end of three years struggle the nation's condition is not what either party, or any man devised, or expected. God alone can claim it. Whither it is tending seems plain. If God now wills the removal of a great wrong, and wills also that we of the North as well as you of the South, shall pay fairly for our complicity in that wrong, impartial history will find therein new cause to attest and revere the justice and goodness of God.”

Source: The Portable Abraham Lincoln

“The petition of persons under eighteen, praying that I would free all slave children, and the heading of which petition it appears you wrote, was handed me a few days since by Senator Sumner. Please tell these little people I am very glad their young hearts are so full of just and generous sympathy, and that, while I have not the power to grant all they ask, I trust they will remember that God has, and that, as it seems, He wills to do it.”

Source: The collected works of Abraham Lincoln