“My friends, no one, not in my situation, can appreciate my feeling of sadness at this parting. To this place, and the kindness of these people, I owe everything. Here I have lived a quarter of a century, and have passed from a young to an old man. Here my children have been born, and one is buried. I now leave, not knowing when, or whether ever, I may return, with a task before me greater than that which rested upon Washington. Without the assistance of the Divine Being who ever attended him, I cannot succeed. With that assistance I cannot fail. Trusting in Him who can go with me, and remain with you, and be everywhere for good, let us confidently hope that all will yet be well. To His care commending you, as I hope in your prayers you will commend me, I bid you an affectionate farewell.”
And this Obamination that was elected presupposes he's Lincoln's equal?????
Thanks for posting that. I had never read it before.
Very eloquent. And since history has recorded the end of that journey, very heart rending. It almost makes you wonder if he knew what his end would be.
From what I have read, Lincoln was a very humble man, even with his determination. Barry needs to think twice about his comparisons. His arrogance may well be his undoing.