We have been assured, sir, in the sacred writings, that 'except the Lord build the House they labour in vain that build it.' I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without His concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel.
Beck emphasizes the importance of divine support in political endeavors, referencing biblical wisdom about building.
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If it ceases to be of the spirit of the people, then the yellow parchment whereon it is inscribed can avail nothing.
Without that vision to restrain each succeeding generation of Americans from the tempting excesses of political power, the American Commonwealth, with its great heterogeneous democracy, would probably perish.
That vision will remain with them as long, and no longer, as there is in their hearts a conscious and willing acquiescence in its wisdom and justice.
Of this spirit one of the noblest expressions is the Constitution of the United States.
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