But I must add that the U.S. government must not, as by this order, undertake to run the churches. When an individual, in a church or out of it, becomes dangerous to the public interest, he must be checked; but let the churches, as such take care of themselves. It will not do for the U.S. to appoint Trustees, Supervisors, or other agents for the churches.


1862-1863 (ed. 1953)

Abraham Lincoln Quotes

But I must add that the U.S. government must not, as by this order, undertake to run the churches. When an individual, in a church or out of it,...

But I must add that the U.S. government must not, as by this order, undertake to run the churches. When an individual, in a church or out of it,...

But I must add that the U.S. government must not, as by this order, undertake to run the churches. When an individual, in a church or out of it,...

But I must add that the U.S. government must not, as by this order, undertake to run the churches. When an individual, in a church or out of it,...