Abraham Lincoln actually said...

The General hopes and trusts that every officer and man will endeavor to live and act as becomes a Christian soldier defending the dearest rights and liberties of his country.

Context

Executive Order—General Order Respecting the Observance of the Sabbath Day in the Army and Navy

11/14/1862

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