-Last Words

Historical Account★★★★

I am going away from you Abraham and I shall not return. I know you will be a good boy…I want you to live as I have taught you to love your heavenly Father and keep His commandments.

— Nancy Hanks Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln’s Mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln when Abraham was only 9 years old.

The point

The dying words of Abraham Lincoln's mother, urging him to love God and keep His commandments, as recalled from his childhood.

Scripture

Proverbs 22:6Exodus 20:6

Audience

AdultsYouth

Occasions

Funeral · Mother's Day

Tone

Sobering · Hopeful

To tell aloud

under a minute · 53 words

Subjects

Legacy Obedience to God Parenting Faithfulness Parental Influence

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