I admit that a species of servitude was permitted to the Jews, but in studying the subject I have been struck with wonder and admiration at perceiving how carefully the servant was guarded from violence, injustice and wrong.
Grimké acknowledges that while servitude was permitted, it was carefully regulated to protect the servant's rights.
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