The Soul of Abraham Lincoln

Name: The Soul of Abraham Lincoln
Author: Barton, William E. (William Eleazar)

Barton, William E. (William Eleazar)

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Religion; Presidents -- United States -- Biography

mode of accounting for the fact accompanied with many
   difficulties. An acknowledgment of the resurrection of
   Jesus involves an acknowledgment of His divine mission.
   Mr. Olmsted's objection on the ground that Jesus did not
   show Himself publicly and ascend to heaven in the presence
   of the whole nation. Its fallacious nature. The testimony
   we have of the resurrection of Jesus Christ much more
   satisfactory and convincing than that required by Mr.
   Olmsted. Insuperable difficulties attending the denial of
   the resurrection of Jesus Christ                                  279

   CHAPTER VI

   Divine authority of the Scriptures proved from prophecy and
   its fulfillment. A prophecy defined. Mr. Watson's argument
   in support of the possibility of prophecy. Criteria by
   which true may be distinguished from false prophecies.
   The prophecies of heathen oracles examined. Proved to
   have been impostures. Contrast between the pretended predictions
   of the heathen oracles and the prophecies contained
   in the Scriptures. Mr. Paine's remarks in relation to the
   manner in which future events would be communicated by
   a true prophet. Mr. Olmsted's requisition and pledge if it
   be met to acknowledge the truth of prophecy. Mr. Olmsted
   met upon his own ground. Prophecy relative to the destruction
   of Tyre. Its fulfillment proved by the infidel
   Volney, and other competent witnesses. Mr. Olmsted,
   from his own showing, is bound to believe that Ezekiel
   was a true prophet of God. Table of quotations from the
   prophecies of the Old Testament, and from Volney's writings,
   showing that in spite of himself this infidel proves the
   truthfulness of the seers of Israel. Mr. Olmsted's assertion
   that the history of Isaiah is made up of scraps, and destitute
   of order and meaning. The truth of the assertion tested.
   Prophecy of Isaiah concerning Edom. Volney's testimony
   of its fulfillment. Testimony of Mr. Stevens. Prophecy
   of Jeremiah concerning the capital of Edom. Burchkhardt's
   testimony of its fulfillment. Testimony of Captains Irby
   and Mangles. Testimony of Mr. Stevens. The infidel
   having been met on his own ground, and the fulfillment of
   many prophecies proved by competent witnesses, it follows
   that the seers of Israel were the true prophets of God            302

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The Soul of Abraham LincolnBarton, William E. (William Eleazar)

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The Soul of Abraham Lincoln

Barton, William E. (William Eleazar)

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Religion; Presidents -- United States -- Biography

mode of accounting for the fact accompanied with many
   difficulties. An acknowledgment of the resurrection of
   Jesus involves an acknowledgment of His divine mission.
   Mr. Olmsted's objection on the ground that Jesus did not
   show Himself publicly and ascend to heaven in the presence
   of the whole nation. Its fallacious nature. The testimony
   we have of the resurrection of Jesus Christ much more
   satisfactory and convincing than that required by Mr.
   Olmsted. Insuperable difficulties attending the denial of
   the resurrection of Jesus Christ                                  279

   CHAPTER VI

   Divine authority of the Scriptures proved from prophecy and
   its fulfillment. A prophecy defined. Mr. Watson's argument
   in support of the possibility of prophecy. Criteria by
   which true may be distinguished from false prophecies.
   The prophecies of heathen oracles examined. Proved to
   have been impostures. Contrast between the pretended predictions
   of the heathen oracles and the prophecies contained
   in the Scriptures. Mr. Paine's remarks in relation to the
   manner in which future events would be communicated by
   a true prophet. Mr. Olmsted's requisition and pledge if it
   be met to acknowledge the truth of prophecy. Mr. Olmsted
   met upon his own ground. Prophecy relative to the destruction
   of Tyre. Its fulfillment proved by the infidel
   Volney, and other competent witnesses. Mr. Olmsted,
   from his own showing, is bound to believe that Ezekiel
   was a true prophet of God. Table of quotations from the
   prophecies of the Old Testament, and from Volney's writings,
   showing that in spite of himself this infidel proves the
   truthfulness of the seers of Israel. Mr. Olmsted's assertion
   that the history of Isaiah is made up of scraps, and destitute
   of order and meaning. The truth of the assertion tested.
   Prophecy of Isaiah concerning Edom. Volney's testimony
   of its fulfillment. Testimony of Mr. Stevens. Prophecy
   of Jeremiah concerning the capital of Edom. Burchkhardt's
   testimony of its fulfillment. Testimony of Captains Irby
   and Mangles. Testimony of Mr. Stevens. The infidel
   having been met on his own ground, and the fulfillment of
   many prophecies proved by competent witnesses, it follows
   that the seers of Israel were the true prophets of God            302

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The Soul of Abraham Lincoln

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