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... but the people . The fulfilment of his mission is to be looked for in the condition of nation- ―― * Thanksgiving Day , November 29 , 1860 . alities and the character of peoples . Though peace breathe AGAINST A COMPROMISE OF PRINCIPLE.
... but the people . The fulfilment of his mission is to be looked for in the condition of nation- ―― * Thanksgiving Day , November 29 , 1860 . alities and the character of peoples . Though peace breathe AGAINST A COMPROMISE OF PRINCIPLE.
Page 29
... peace breathe balm over all the world , and every law is obeyed , and every government rides among the people , as a man - of - war dressed for holiday , upon a tranquil sea , there is no reason for rejoicing if the people are ignorant ...
... peace breathe balm over all the world , and every law is obeyed , and every government rides among the people , as a man - of - war dressed for holiday , upon a tranquil sea , there is no reason for rejoicing if the people are ignorant ...
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... peace as to seek the causes of peace . Expedients are for an hour , but principles are for the ages . Just because the rains descend and winds blow , we cannot afford to build on shifting sands . Nothing can be permanent and nothing ...
... peace as to seek the causes of peace . Expedients are for an hour , but principles are for the ages . Just because the rains descend and winds blow , we cannot afford to build on shifting sands . Nothing can be permanent and nothing ...
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... peace is simple , accessible , and easy ! Be still . Stand firm . Have courage to wait . Money is insane . Fear is death . Faith in Justice , and in Rectitude , and Trust in God , will work out safety . The worst is over . Our Northern ...
... peace is simple , accessible , and easy ! Be still . Stand firm . Have courage to wait . Money is insane . Fear is death . Faith in Justice , and in Rectitude , and Trust in God , will work out safety . The worst is over . Our Northern ...
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... peace and prosperity by abandoning the causes of it , and that leads them into destruction by leading them into the arms of a tinselled folly ! II . Let no man be foolishly fearful of EXCITEMENT . Our age marks the growth of the world ...
... peace and prosperity by abandoning the causes of it , and that leads them into destruction by leading them into the arms of a tinselled folly ! II . Let no man be foolishly fearful of EXCITEMENT . Our age marks the growth of the world ...
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