Which sentence in this excerpt from Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address conveys that he wanted the US Civil War to end as soon as possible?

Answer: "Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away."

"Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away". Abraham Lincoln is arguing that the impact of the civil war (although a huge wound in the country) had not yet matched the impact of slavery in the american society.