The Wonderful Story of Lincoln: And the Meaning of His Life for the Youth and Patriotism of America

Stevens, C. M. (Charles McClellan) · 1901

"I see him, as he stands, With gifts of mercy in his outstretched hands; A kindly light within his gentle eyes, Sad as the toil in which his heart grew wise; His lips half parted with the constant smile That kindled truth but foiled the deepest guile; His head bent forward, and his willing ear Divinely patient right and wrong to hear: Great in his goodness, humble in his state, Firm in his purpose, yet not passionate, He led his people with a tender hand, And won by love a sway beyond command." GEORGE H. BOKER. I. INTRODUCTORY CONSIDERATIONS A Personal Life and Its Interest to Americans. The Process of Life from Withi…

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