Genius of Universal EmancipationB. Lundy, 1831 - Antislavery movements |
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... believe ) in the Presbyterian connexion . last session . I have been desirous that It is a valuable publication , and deserves the people should take the matter in hand , the support of every friend to the Anti- for several years . But ...
... believe ) in the Presbyterian connexion . last session . I have been desirous that It is a valuable publication , and deserves the people should take the matter in hand , the support of every friend to the Anti- for several years . But ...
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... believe , from evidence which to erful influence of a " Female Association ” us is conclusive , that the real interests of to whom we are largely indebted for the the slave - holder would to him be more advancement of our cause . We ...
... believe , from evidence which to erful influence of a " Female Association ” us is conclusive , that the real interests of to whom we are largely indebted for the the slave - holder would to him be more advancement of our cause . We ...
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... believe its friends have no reason to fear for its success , and its per- severance is rewarded by a widening extension of its influence and usefulness . and in 1809 , the year after its incorporation , the Lancasterian system was ...
... believe its friends have no reason to fear for its success , and its per- severance is rewarded by a widening extension of its influence and usefulness . and in 1809 , the year after its incorporation , the Lancasterian system was ...
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... believe pressive systems of slavery known in Christen- dom ; whose silent - prayers and secret tears are this foundation will be sufficiently secure poured out before Him who has made of one blood to withstand every argument which may ...
... believe pressive systems of slavery known in Christen- dom ; whose silent - prayers and secret tears are this foundation will be sufficiently secure poured out before Him who has made of one blood to withstand every argument which may ...
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... believe them incapa- ble of lending themselves to a transaction as prejudicial and disgraceful to the Republic , as dishonorable to the Minister who should sub- scribe to it . We understand , also , that Col. Butler came by land from ...
... believe them incapa- ble of lending themselves to a transaction as prejudicial and disgraceful to the Republic , as dishonorable to the Minister who should sub- scribe to it . We understand , also , that Col. Butler came by land from ...
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Page 152 - I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice. On this subject, I do not wish to think, or speak, or write, with moderation.
Page 174 - For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently ? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
Page 152 - I am in earnest — I will not equivocate — I will not excuse — I will not retreat a single inch— AND I WILL BE HEARD.
Page 156 - Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel : therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me. When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die ; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life ; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity ; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
Page 124 - ... such as it was before the daring genius of Columbus pierced the night of ages, and opened to one world the sources of power, wealth and knowledge ; to another, all unutterable woes ; — such...
Page 148 - Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee: he shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best : thou shalt not oppress him.
Page 153 - ... is felt at this moment to a considerable extent, and shall be felt in coming years— not perniciously, but beneficially— not as a curse, but as a blessing; and posterity will bear testimony that I was right. I desire to thank God that He enables me to disregard 'the fear of man which bringeth a snare,' and to speak his truth in its simplicity and power.
Page 157 - Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men : For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
Page 174 - For even hereunto were ye called : because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps : who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth : who, when he was reviled, reviled not again ; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously...
Page 151 - that all men are created equal, and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights — among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,' I shall strenuously contend for the immediate enfranchisement of our slave population.