Note 69 — Chapter XXII
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Dr. Chapman, who is not content with anything less than a complete orthodox system of theology for Lincoln, says:
"In the forefront of Mr. Lincoln's religious thinking was his belief in the Saviour's Deity." His first, and in fact his only proof, is, of course, the Bateman interview. Beyond this he falls into such generalities as his oft repeated mention of Him as "Our Lord," and declares that "again and again does Mr. Lincoln thus speak of the Saviour" (Latest Light on Lincoln, p. 319). If so, I have not found these repeated references in his authentic speeches and papers.