Suppose she could win thousands to her opinions, and govern them by her wishes, how much nearer would they be to Jesus Christ, if she presents no higher motive, and points to no higher leader?
Grimké critiques the idea that influence should be gained through personal ambition rather than a higher moral calling.
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My doctrine then is, that whatever it is morally right for man to do, it is morally right for woman to do.
The whole power of the laws is exerted to keep slaves in a state of the lowest ignorance.
Now the Bible is my ultimate appeal in all matters of faith and practice, and it is to this test I am anxious to bring the subject at issue between us.
Slavery must be attacked with the whole power of truth and the sword of the spirit.