e Revolution, which had been organized by the earliersettlers of the Republic, and which has been adorned by many yearsof growth until the present day. The Revolution had passed beforeLincolns day; but he was a typical representative of the freedomof heart, and soul, and life which ought to be the… … Mr Lincoln turned to me, and laying his hand upon my head, utteredthese words in a manner that I shall never forget: My child, you possess avery singular gift; but that it is of God, I have no doubt. I thank you forcoming here to-night. It is more important than perhaps any one present…
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 · Spiritualism
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