Christianity and slavery; lectures1833 |
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Edward Eliot. not to dwell in laudatory language upon the good that exists in these colonies , but to point out the evil , in the hope of procuring its correction , I may incur the suspicion of inclining more to the side of blame than ...
Edward Eliot. not to dwell in laudatory language upon the good that exists in these colonies , but to point out the evil , in the hope of procuring its correction , I may incur the suspicion of inclining more to the side of blame than ...
Page 55
... exist ing institutions which uphold it for such have been among the evils anticipated from affording even the simplest instruc- tion to our inferiors and dependents ; and these apprehensions have not unfrequent- ly been backed ( more ...
... exist ing institutions which uphold it for such have been among the evils anticipated from affording even the simplest instruc- tion to our inferiors and dependents ; and these apprehensions have not unfrequent- ly been backed ( more ...
Page 84
... exist , are rather connived at than publicly allowed ; and from a mistaken kindness , or perhaps from some remaining prejudices in favour of a long- established usage , the evil is tolerated even in defiance of the law . The in- stances ...
... exist , are rather connived at than publicly allowed ; and from a mistaken kindness , or perhaps from some remaining prejudices in favour of a long- established usage , the evil is tolerated even in defiance of the law . The in- stances ...
Page 90
... exists in an aggravated form . It is not merely the master who is a sufferer by it , but the slave as well , who is led away by his master's example . Nor can the excuse be pleaded , that the well - in- formed and the more affluent ...
... exists in an aggravated form . It is not merely the master who is a sufferer by it , but the slave as well , who is led away by his master's example . Nor can the excuse be pleaded , that the well - in- formed and the more affluent ...
Page 101
... exists , and the minister of the gospel is bound to endeavour , by every legitimate means , to lessen , and , if possible , to re- move it . I take notice of the practice as general , not as universal ; for within the last few years a ...
... exists , and the minister of the gospel is bound to endeavour , by every legitimate means , to lessen , and , if possible , to re- move it . I take notice of the practice as general , not as universal ; for within the last few years a ...
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Page 215 - 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 56 - Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh ; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers ; but in singleness of heart, fearing God...
Page 65 - Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: 2.
Page 35 - And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Page 141 - And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren ; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit These things teach and exhort.
Page 30 - The Spirit and the bride say, come ; and let him that is athirst come ; and let him that heareth say, come ; and whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely.
Page 19 - What then ? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Page 180 - The Bishop. WILL you apply all your diligence to frame and fashion your own lives, and the lives of your families, according to the doctrine of Christ; and to make both yourselves and them, as much as in you lieth, wholesome examples of the flock of Christ?
Page 95 - Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Page 56 - Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear ; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.