16 the people, showing itself in unity of purpose, self- sacrifice, and tireless activity, so for their perfect confirmation, the war must be conducted with unflagging zeal, without undue impatience, or murmuring. We must not be tired of it, nor think little is done. We have drawn inspiration from the deeds of our fathers. We are now making a grander history for our children. We do not prophesy, but looking upon the results already secured, for the conformation of our nationality, and presuming that the people will be true to themselves. We see this day, in this war, good reasons for hearty thanksgiving to the great Disposer of Events. And now let me say, in closing this discourse, let not fears for the future mar your thanksgivings, nor your felicity to-day. If you have husbands, sons, friends in the war, they have gone to a noble and necessary task, and one, I verily believe, on which we may as hopefully ask the blessing of God, as on any human enterprise. Life is uncertain with us all. Its issues are in his hands, and with him it brings repose of hearty cheerfully to leave them. I sincerely believe we have as much cause to keep a heartfelt thanksgiving before God, to-day, as on any former occasion, and far more, as the people of to-day are made the instruments for accomplishing greater and more beneficent results, o
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