Sanctification is not regeneration.

If we look at the realm of knowledge, how exceedingly small and limited is that part acquired through our own senses; how wide is that we gain from other sources.

Napoleon was probably the equal at least of Washington in intellect, his superior in education. Both of them were successful in serving the state.

His throne is the pulpit. He stands in Christ's stead. His message is the Word of God. Around him are immortal souls. The Savior, unseen, is beside him. The Holy Spirit broods over the congregation. Angels gaze upon the scene, and heaven and hell await the issue. What associations and what vast responsibility!

Nor was it only from the millions of slaves that chains had been removed; the whole nation had been in bondage; free speech had been suppressed.

The name of Abraham Lincoln is imperishable.

I do not purpose to discuss faith in its dogmatic sense today.