Insights From Abraham Lincoln

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[From Abraham Lincoln's Daily Devotional]

April 17th

MEDITATION

Psalms 1:2) But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

I love in solitude to shed
The penitential tear;
And all His promises to plead,
When none but God is near.

I love to think on mercies past,
And future good implore;
And all my cares and sorrows cast
On Him whom I adore.

 
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[From Abraham Lincoln's Daily Devotional]

April 18th

SELF-EXAMINATION

2 Corinthians 13:5) Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?


At evening to myself I say,
My soul, where hast thou glean'd today.
Thy labours how bestowed?
What hast thou rightly said or done?
What grace attain'd, or knowledge won,
In following after God.

 
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[From Abraham Lincoln's Daily Devotional]

April 19th

IN PROSPERITY TO BE HUMBLE

Romans 12:3) For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Lord, if Thou Thy grace impart,
Poor in spirit, meek in heart,
I shall, as my Saviour, be
Rooted in humility:
Please'd with all the Lord provides,
Wean'd from all the world besides.
 
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I am much indebted to the good Christian people of the country for their constant prayers and consolations; and to no one of them, more than to yourself.
A. Lincoln--September 4, 1864 Letter to Eliza Gurney
 
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Insights from a tired Blond......Good Morning Elephant....it's time to make the decaf......Hope you have a nice day and church service.....coffee.....decaf.....yawn.....stretch.....blink, blink....
 
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"The worst thing about quotes online is it is impossible to verify them." - Abraham Lincoln
 
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Lynx said:
"The worst thing about quotes online is it is impossible to verify them." - Abraham Lincoln
Click to expand...
? ............. Why, there is a plethora of Historical Documentation concerning his writings, and they are accessible on line
 
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[From Abraham Lincoln's Daily Devotional]

April 20th

IN ADVERSITY TO TRUST GOD

Isaiah 50:10) Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.


If Providence our comforts shroud,
And dark distresses lower,
Hope paints it's rainbow on the cloud,
And grace shines through the shower.
 
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[From Abraham Lincoln's Daily Devotional]

April 21st


SELF-GOVERNMENT

Proverbs 16:32) He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Happy the man, whose cautious steps
Still keep the golden mean:
Whose life, by Scriptures rules well form'd,
Declares a conscious clean.

 
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[From Abraham Lincoln's Daily Devotional]

April 22nd

SELF DENIAL

1 Corinthians 10:23) All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.


Lord, ever let me freely yield
What most I prize to Thee,
Who never hast a good withheld,
Or wilt withhold from me.

Thy favor all my journey through,
Thou art engaged to grant;
What else I want, or think I do,
'Tis better still to want.
 
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[From Abraham Lincoln's Daily Devotional]

April 23rd


CONTENTMENT

Hebrews 13:5) Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Since He has said "I'll ne're depart,"
I'll bind His promise to my heart,
Rejoicing in His care;
This shall support while here I live,
And, when in glory I arrive,
Will praise Him for it there.

 
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[From Abraham Lincoln's Daily Devotional]

April 24th

PATIENCE

Hebrews 10:36) For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.


I would submit to all Thy will,
For Thou art good and wise;
Let every anxious thought be still,
Nor one faint murmur rise.

Thy love can cheer the darksome gloom,
And bid me wait serene,
Till hopes and joys immortal bloom
And brighten all the scene.
 
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Hmm, well, yeah..........ok...........sigh............
 
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[From Abraham Lincoln's Daily Devotional]

April 25th

MEEKNESS

Ephesians 4: I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
2 .) With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;


Meekness, humility, and love,
Did through Thy conduct shine;
Oh may my whole deportment prove
A copy, Lord, of Thine
 
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