 | 1914 - 588 pages
...If I can learn his will, I will do it. These, however, are not the days of miracles, and I suppose I am not to expect a direct revelation. I must study the plain physical facts of the case, and learn what appears to be wise and right. . . . Do not misunderstand me because I have mentioned... | |
 | Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay - Copyright - 1915 - 218 pages
...know the will of Providence in this matter. And if I can learn what it is, I will do it. These are not, however, the days of miracles, and I suppose it will be granted that I am not to expect a 15 direct revelation. I must study the plain physical facts of the case, ascertain what is possible,... | |
 | Brand Whitlock - 1916 - 222 pages
...so connected with my duty, it might be supposed He would reveal it directly to me. . . . These are not, however, the days of miracles, and I suppose...possible, and learn what appears to be wise and right." And he continued: — "What good would a proclamation of emancipation from me do, especially as we... | |
 | Ervin S. Chapman - 1917 - 704 pages
...will concerning my duty, it is quite as probable that He would reveal it directly to me. These are not, however, the days of miracles and I suppose it...expect a direct revelation. I must study the plain facts of the case, ascertain what is possible and decide what appears to be wise and right. Whatever... | |
 | John Morley - Great Britain - 1917 - 408 pages
...matter. And if I can learn what it is, I will do it. These are not, however, the days of miracles, and it will be granted that I am not to expect a direct revelation. . . . The subject is difficult, and good men do not agree. . . . The rebel troops also are praying... | |
 | Frank Ilsley Paradise - Presidents - 1921 - 212 pages
...desire to know the will of Providence in this matter; and if I can learn what it is I will do it. ... I suppose it will be granted that I am not to expect...possible, and learn what appears to be wise and right. Why, the rebel soldiers are praying with a great deal more earnestness, I fear, than our own troops,... | |
 | Charles Baumer Swaney - Slavery and the church - 1926 - 380 pages
...to know the will of Providence in this matter. And if I can learn what it is,I will do it. These are not, however, the days of miracles, and I suppose...possible, and learn what appears to be wise and right." 52 The President then presented some of the difficulties in the way of emancipation. After reciting... | |
 | Emanuel Hertz - 1927 - 774 pages
...to know the will of Providence in this matter. And if I can learn what it is I will do it. These are not, however, the days of miracles, and I suppose it will be taken for granted that I am not to expect a direct revelation. I must study the plain, physical facts... | |
 | Kenneth W. Thompson - Political Science - 1992 - 372 pages
...to know the will of Providence in this matter. And if I can learn what it is I will do it! These are not, however, the days of miracles, and I suppose...possible and learn what appears to be wise and right. In his second inaugural address Lincoln portrayed both sides in the Civil War as reading from the same... | |
 | Kenneth Winfred Thompson - Political Science - 1984 - 372 pages
...know the will of Providence in this matter and if I can learn what it will be I will do it. These are not, however, the days of miracles and I suppose it...possible and learn what appears to be wise and right. Contributors John C. Bennett was president of Union Theological Seminary from I964 to I970 and served... | |
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These are not, however, the days of miracles, and I suppose it will be granted that I am not to expect a direct revelation. I must study the plain physical facts of the case, ascertain what is possible and learn what appears to be wise and right. 
