Read the passage.
excerpt from Abraham Lincoln's Second
Inaugural Address, March 4, 1865
Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray, that this
mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away.
Yet, if God wills that it continue until all the wealth
piled by the bondsman's two hundred and fifty
years of unrequited toil shall be sunk, and until
every drop of blood drawn with the lash shall be
paid by another drawn with the sword, as was said
three thousand years ago, so still it must be said
"the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous
altogether."
How does Lincoln convey the idea that unity and
compassion must emerge after the war ends?
He cites a Bible verse that addresses
truth and righteousness.
He explains how the war will heal and
cleanse the country.
He incorporates images of healing and
bonding.
He focuses on the idea of establishing
peace with all countries.