God

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When Lincoln was about to leave Springfield for Washington to be inaugurated, he spoke to his fellow townsmen with these words: “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 that Divine Being who ever attended him, I cannot succeed. sistance, I cannot fail.” With that as-

The point

Lincoln, leaving for Washington to lead the nation, acknowledges a task greater than Washington's and pledges dependence on Divine assistance.

Scripture

Proverbs 3:5-6

Audience

Adults

Tone

Inspiring · Humble

To tell aloud

under a minute · 66 words

Subjects

Leadership Dependence God

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