Answer:
A). The Bible.
Explanation:
As per the question, the given words delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on his second oath-taking ceremony alludes to 'Genesis 3:19' in order to convey the message of hope to the audience. When he delivered this speech, the entire nation was in a state of shock and despair. Thus, his speech aimed to provide people with hope or aspiration to look for a way to find a cure from this distressing situation. Therefore, this allusion primarily intends to enhance the impact of the message he is conveying to the audience to remain hopeful. Thus, option A is the correct answer.