We see, according to thy account, the burdens increased; but we do not yet see the triumphant march through the Red Sea, nor do we hear the song of joy and thanksgiving which ascended from Israel’s redeemed host.
Grimké contrasts the current burdens of slavery with the future hope of liberation and celebration.
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Who labored assiduously to keep the sufferings of the slave continually before the British public?
How long she will stand by like the persecutor Saul, consenting unto the death of Stephen, and keeping the raiment of them that slew him.
The more the subject of slavery is agitated, the better.
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.