 | Paul F. Boller - History - 1996 - 292 pages
...revelation," he told a group of Chicago clergymen who came to the White House to tell him what he should do. "I must study the plain physical facts of the case,...possible and learn what appears to be wise and right." To another clerical delegation that lectured him severely on his moral duties, he 83 responded dryly... | |
 | Richard Viladesau - Religion - 1990 - 148 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...granted that I am not to expect a direct revelation. 1 must study the plain physical facts of the case, ascertain what is possible, and learn what appears... | |
 | Paul M. Zall - Biography & Autobiography - 2003 - 220 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...The subject is difficult, and good men do not agree. 2 " At Secretary Seward's suggestion, Lincoln had delayed issuing the Emancipation Proclamation until... | |
 | Peter Dennis Bathory, Nancy Lynn Schwartz - Family & Relationships - 2001 - 340 pages
...Train (New York: Putnam, 1895). 7 Jane Addams and Democratic Citizenship Bob Pepperman Taylor These are not, however, the days of miracles, and I suppose...granted that I am not to expect a direct revelation. — Abraham Lincoln1 There is a noticeable air of self-criticism in jane Addams's first book of essays,... | |
 | Marvin Olasky - History - 2000 - 324 pages
...Chicago who asked him to carry out God's will concerning American slavery, he said, "these are not . . . the days of miracles, and I suppose it will be granted that I am not to expect a direct revelation." While Lincoln was meditating, he still had to make specific policy decisions about slavery that embroiled... | |
 | David P. Forsythe - Law - 2000 - 438 pages
...impatience with those who claim to be acting in accord with the will of Providence: "These are not, however, days of miracles, and I suppose it will be granted that I am not to expect a divine revelation. I must study the plain physical facts of the case, and ascertain what is possible... | |
 | Lucas E. Morel - Biography & Autobiography - 2000 - 272 pages
...itl Lincoln averred that "the days of direct revelation" were over, and so he had no choice but to "study the plain physical facts of the case, ascertain what is possible and leam what appears to be wise and right. The subject is difficult, and good men do not agree." Lincoln... | |
 | Ethan M. Fishman - Business & Economics - 2002 - 248 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...right. The subject is difficult, and good men do not agree.19 Lincoln's acknowledgement that "good men do not agree" on difficult moral questions reflects... | |
 | Edwin S. Gaustad, Mark A. Noll - History - 2003 - 652 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...possible, and learn what appears to be wise and right. 3. Meditation on the Divine Will, September [30?], 1862 The will of God prevails. In great contests... | |
 | Edward A. Pollard - History - 2004 - 760 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...the plain physical facts of the case, ascertain what ia possible, and learn what appears to be wise and right. " The subject is difficult, and good men... | |
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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. 
