Intelligence, patriotism, Christianity, and a firm reliance on Him who has never yet forsaken this favored land, are still competent to adjust in the best way all our present difficulties.  Abe Lincoln, A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1897, James D. Richardson, editor (Published by Authority of Congress, 1899), Vol. VI, p. 11, from his First Inaugural, March 4, 1861).

That every man may receive at least a moderate education, and thereby be enabled to read the histories of his own and other countries, by which he may duly appreciate the value of our free institutions, appears to be an object of vital importance, even on this account alone, to say nothing of the advantages and satisfaction to be derived from all being able to read the Scriptures, and other works both of a religious and moral nature for themselves. Abe Lincoln, The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, Roy P. Basler, editor (New Jersey: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. I, p. 8, from his "Communication to the People of Sangamo County," March 9, 1832)

(Abraham Lincoln taught Christianity, but some have speculated that he only followed the laws of the Bible until he became a Christian while in office as President.)

The only assurance of our nation's safety is to lay our foundation in morality and religion. Abe Lincoln (original source document not yet found)

The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next. Abe Lincoln (original source document not yet found)