A Memorial of Abraham Lincoln, Late President of the United States |
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... and giving an assurance of confidence and support to his constitutional successor - ANDREW JOHNSON . The message was forwarded by Mayor Lincoln , with the following indorsement : - MAYOR'S OFFICE , CITY HALL , Boston , April 15.
... and giving an assurance of confidence and support to his constitutional successor - ANDREW JOHNSON . The message was forwarded by Mayor Lincoln , with the following indorsement : - MAYOR'S OFFICE , CITY HALL , Boston , April 15.
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... Constitution of these United States , to enforce the laws of the country , to remove every vestige of barbarism from our borders , to the end that universal freedom , enlightened civilization , pure morality , and the sublime principles ...
... Constitution of these United States , to enforce the laws of the country , to remove every vestige of barbarism from our borders , to the end that universal freedom , enlightened civilization , pure morality , and the sublime principles ...
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... Constitution , the determination to make them the rule of his administration , a marvellous insight into the moral forces pervading , the minds and hearts of the people , a religious observer of the indications of Prov- idential design ...
... Constitution , the determination to make them the rule of his administration , a marvellous insight into the moral forces pervading , the minds and hearts of the people , a religious observer of the indications of Prov- idential design ...
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... Constitution , visit- ing with condign punishment those disposed to disturb its peace or withhold such allegiance . But whenever the people submit , only because they must , to superior force , and retain their sullen hatred of the ...
... Constitution , visit- ing with condign punishment those disposed to disturb its peace or withhold such allegiance . But whenever the people submit , only because they must , to superior force , and retain their sullen hatred of the ...
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... Constitution , has be- come the Chief Magistrate of the nation . He was chosen by us to the position which now makes him the executive head of the Union , because of our confidence in his ability and patriotism ; because of his ...
... Constitution , has be- come the Chief Magistrate of the nation . He was chosen by us to the position which now makes him the executive head of the Union , because of our confidence in his ability and patriotism ; because of his ...
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Page 112 - Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it.
Page 82 - There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it.
Page 81 - He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; He breaketh the bow and cutteth the spear in sunder; He burneth the chariot in the fire.
Page 82 - As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth away: so he that goeth down to the grave shall come up no more. He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more.
Page 81 - By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation ; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea...
Page 81 - The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he delighteth in his way. "Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.
Page 117 - I hold that, in contemplation of universal law, and of the Constitution, the Union of these States is perpetual. Perpetuity is implied, if not expressed, in the fundamental law of all National Governments. It is safe to assert that no Government proper ever had a provision in its organic law for its own termination.
Page 56 - Besides, this Duncan Hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been So clear in his great office, that his virtues Will plead like angels, trumpet-tongued, against The deep damnation of his taking-off...
Page 152 - And I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for their iniquity ; and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible.
Page 131 - Duncan is in his grave ; After life's fitful fever, he sleeps well ; Treason has done his worst : nor steel, nor poison, Malice domestic, foreign levy, nothing Can touch him farther ! Lady M.