Genius of Universal EmancipationB. Lundy, 1831 - Antislavery movements |
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... heart of woman is less sympa- thising , in this nation , than among their transatlantic sisters ; whose efforts , in En- gland , are accomplishing much towards destroying West - Indian slavery . In the ci- ty of Philadelphia is ...
... heart of woman is less sympa- thising , in this nation , than among their transatlantic sisters ; whose efforts , in En- gland , are accomplishing much towards destroying West - Indian slavery . In the ci- ty of Philadelphia is ...
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... heart , of thousands of our own sex - are suffering un- and affords a gratification of the highest nature , der the most ruthless bondage ; and though our in the exemplification of the successful efforts hearts may be wrung and our ...
... heart , of thousands of our own sex - are suffering un- and affords a gratification of the highest nature , der the most ruthless bondage ; and though our in the exemplification of the successful efforts hearts may be wrung and our ...
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... heart , that slavery was unjustifiable wick- edness in the sight of the Almighty . She entreated her husband , almost with the earnestness of one beseeching for her own life , to liberate their slaves . He re- fused - and she wept ...
... heart , that slavery was unjustifiable wick- edness in the sight of the Almighty . She entreated her husband , almost with the earnestness of one beseeching for her own life , to liberate their slaves . He re- fused - and she wept ...
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... heart of woman crushed by those who should seek to shelter it from the blasts of all sorrow . Wo for man's cruelty ! that hath made so many anguished hearts to keep ward with you , and send up the beseeching cry of wretch- edness ...
... heart of woman crushed by those who should seek to shelter it from the blasts of all sorrow . Wo for man's cruelty ! that hath made so many anguished hearts to keep ward with you , and send up the beseeching cry of wretch- edness ...
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... heart of slavery itself . We look forward to the time when indifference on this subject shall almost be considered ... hearts the feelings with which our own is at this moment oppressed ! —that a flood of eloquence might gush from our ...
... heart of slavery itself . We look forward to the time when indifference on this subject shall almost be considered ... hearts the feelings with which our own is at this moment oppressed ! —that a flood of eloquence might gush from our ...
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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.