A Discourse Occasioned By the Death of Abraham Lincoln
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We cannot reject the fruit without rejecting the tree. We cannot pronounce the stream impure and bitter while we declare the fountain sweet and good. When we sanction a cause we sanction its effect; and every contrite mourner to-day, must abhor not only this foul crime, but its origin. This leads me to notice- Sec- ondly: THE CAUSE OF THIS EVENT. It was not because of personal enmity the President was assassinated. Nofc because he had been guilty of insulting or injuring any man. Kot because he... had been overbearing, harsh, or in any manner tyranni- cal There was no kinder man in the nation. He had a smile and a good word for all. He had tears to shed for the suffering, and time amid the most arduous labors of office to write letters full of sym- pathy and consolation to those who mourned the loss of friends and children on the battle-field. A\ hile sternly, honestly discharging his official duties his oreat, tender heart bled for those who shared the perils of war. His honesty of purpose and sincerity of life made him unsuspicious, and though repeatedly warned, he could not believe he was in any danger.
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