 | Frank E. Grizzard - 2005 - 140 頁
...would have been enough to reveal his religious nature. "I commend the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to I lis holy keeping." To many it will be a matter of surprise that in none of these prayers does the... | |
 | Bruce Chadwick - 2005 - 595 頁
...when he asked God to watch over the United States, and then he ended, telling the hushed chamber that "having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theater of action; and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body under whose orders I have... | |
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Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments... 
