Abraham Lincoln: Theologian of American AnguishMany writers have explored Lincoln's leadership; others have debated Lincoln's ambiguous religious identity. But in this classic work, Christian philosopher and statesman Elton Trueblood reveals how Lincoln's leadership skills flowed directly from his religious convictions—which explains how the president was able to combine what few leaders can hold together: moral resoluteness with a shrewd ability to compromise; confidence in his cause while refusing to succumb to the traps of self-righteousness or triumphalism; and a commitment to victory while never losing sight of his responsibility for—or the humanity of—his enemy. These rich meditations offer deep wisdom and insight on one of the most effective leaders of all time. |
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... when he attended with regularity the weekly prayer meeting at the New 2. One report of this is provided in the Life and Letters of Elizabeth Comstock . York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington , he elected to LINCOLN AT PRAYER 73.
... York Avenue Presbyterian Church , Presi- dent Lincoln showed his personal respect for vocal prayer by standing during the pastoral prayer , as did a number of other men who were present . William Henry Roberts , Stated Clerk of the ...
... York : Harcourt , Brace and World , Inc. , 1966 ) , p . 157. Also Jefferson Davis , Tragic Hero ( New York : Harcourt , Brace and World , Inc. , 1964 ) , p . 201 . " Reverently let us invoke the God of our fathers LINCOLN AT PRAYER 77.
Contents
The Spiritual Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
The Agonizing Interlude | 26 |
Lincoln and the Bible | 48 |
Copyright | |
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