RANDALL, SAMUEL JACKSON

(October 10, 1828–April 13, 1890), was a U.S. Representative, who served twice as the Speaker of the House. He stated in the Washington Papers:

Gentlemen, Christianity is true. The man who doubts it discredits his own intelligence. I have examined this matter for myself.

I know that God has given me influence among my fellow men, and as I have a prospect of recovery I want henceforth to use the influence of my example on the side of Christianity.2656