The ungodly are saying, ‘the church will not enlighten us.’ The church is saying, ‘the ministry will not enlighten us.’ The ministry is crying, ‘Peace--take care.’ We are altogether covered in gross darkness.
Grimké critiques the lack of enlightenment and action from the church and ministry regarding slavery.
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