Don't kneel to me, that is not right. You must kneel to God only, and …

Abraham Lincoln
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Don't kneel to me, that is not right. You must kneel to God only, and thank Him for the liberty you will hereafter enjoy. ✨ Abraham Lincoln (1907). The Lincoln Year Book: Containing Immortal Words of Abraham Lincoln Spoken and Written on Various Occasions, Preceded by Appropriate Scripture Texts and Followed by Choice Poetic Selections for Each Day in the Year, with Special Reference to Anniversary Dates
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