I am filled with deep emotion at finding myself standing in this place, where were collected together the wisdom, the patriotism, the devotion to principle, from which sprang the institutions under which we live.
Addressing the citizens in Independence Hall, Lincoln expresses profound emotion at being in the historic location where the nation's foundational principles were established.
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Fourth. That the naval forces at Charleston and their commander on that station be invited to participate in the ceremonies of the occasion.
Let us strive to deserve, as far as mortals may, the continued favor of Almighty God.
If the end brings me out wrong, ten angels swearing I was right would make no difference.
Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.
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