Genius of Universal EmancipationB. Lundy, 1831 |
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... existence of a slave among us would shortly be looked upon with gene- ral abhorence . — In truth , we should fear- lessly claim for ourselves the glorious character of " a nation of freemen . " Again , you may enquire : " How shall we ...
... existence of a slave among us would shortly be looked upon with gene- ral abhorence . — In truth , we should fear- lessly claim for ourselves the glorious character of " a nation of freemen . " Again , you may enquire : " How shall we ...
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... existence ne peut sup - in venturing out , at night , where they are porter les fatigues et les privations d'une traver- not known . There is as much danger of being kidnapped and enslaved in this country , as on the coast of Africa ...
... existence ne peut sup - in venturing out , at night , where they are porter les fatigues et les privations d'une traver- not known . There is as much danger of being kidnapped and enslaved in this country , as on the coast of Africa ...
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... existence here a curse ! We hope the time is not far distant , when such principles will find no advocates in the councils of our state . Those persons of color who are about to leave this state , are nearly or quite all bound to ...
... existence here a curse ! We hope the time is not far distant , when such principles will find no advocates in the councils of our state . Those persons of color who are about to leave this state , are nearly or quite all bound to ...
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... existence , is pertinaciously resisted by gentlemen planters , who would spurn the idea of being considered as ei- ther Infidels or Barbarians . They even attempt to deprive these degraded beings of the chance of obtaining a happier ...
... existence , is pertinaciously resisted by gentlemen planters , who would spurn the idea of being considered as ei- ther Infidels or Barbarians . They even attempt to deprive these degraded beings of the chance of obtaining a happier ...
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... existence ? And is not life beautiful , sister , -with its wealth of outpouring affections , its per- petual gathering up of new thoughts , and feelings , and attainments , its hours of high- wrought reflection , its thousand links upon ...
... existence ? And is not life beautiful , sister , -with its wealth of outpouring affections , its per- petual gathering up of new thoughts , and feelings , and attainments , its hours of high- wrought reflection , its thousand links upon ...
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abolition of slavery advocates African American Anthony Benezet Anti-Slavery Apostles appears attention Baltimore believe Benjamin Lay BENJAMIN LUNDY blood bondage brethren British cause Christian church citizens Cœlum colonies colored conduct couleur crime Despots duty editor evil exertions extract feel female Fiat Justitia Ruat Francis Todd Free Cotton free labor freedom friends Garrison Genius of Universal gens de couleur give guilty hand happiness heart heaven hope human interest island justice Justitia Ruat Coelum Ladies land late Liberator Liberia liberty master meeting ment mind moral nation negro never object opinion oppression paper persons Philadelphia philanthropy present received religion sentiments servants slave trade slave-holders soul spirit suffering sugar thee thing thou tion traffick in human truth United Universal Emancipation Washington West India WHOLE NUMBER wish
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Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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.