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Angelina Emily Grimké: They employed the most offensive terms on many occasions, and the sharpest rebukes, knowing full well that there are…

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They employed the most offensive terms on many occasions, and the sharpest rebukes, knowing full well that there are some sinners who can be reached by nothing but death-thrusts at their consciences.
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Angelina Emily Grimké

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Grimké discusses the necessity of strong language to reach certain sinners.

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