I am like a man so busy in letting rooms in one end of his house, that he can't stop to put out the fire that is burning the other.
Abraham LincolnRead
I am busily engaged in the study of the Bible. I believe it is God's word because it finds me where I am.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the personal and transformative nature of the Bible in an individual's life.
Abraham Lincoln highlights the idea that the Bible serves as a guiding force in his life, suggesting that its teachings resonate with his personal experiences and challenges. By stating that it 'finds me where I am,' he implies that the scripture offers comfort, direction, and understanding in the midst of his current circumstances, affirming a belief in its divine origin and relevance.
Themes
BibleGuidanceFaithStudyTransformation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal growth, one might say, 'Like Lincoln, I find that my faith can guide me through life's challenges.'
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For it has been said, all that a man hath will he give for his life; and while all contribute of their substance the soldier puts his life at stake, and often yields it up in his country's cause. The highest merit, then is due to the soldier.
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And having thus chosen our course, without guile, and with pure purpose, let us renew our trust in God, and go forward without fear, and with manly hearts.
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