On the record
Is the old Pilgrim spirit quenched within us, Stoops the proud manhood of our souls so low, That Passion's wile or Party's lure can win us To silence now?
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William Lloyd Garrison
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gutenberg.orgWilliam Lloyd Garrison: “Is the old Pilgrim spirit quenched within us, Stoops the proud manhood of our souls so low, That Passion's wile or…”
Editor's note · Context
He reflects on the need for moral courage and integrity in the fight against slavery, urging his audience to remain steadfast.
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