John Morley: “I know of no more imposing and momentous transaction in the vast…”

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I know of no more imposing and momentous transaction in the vast scroll of the history of human government.

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Morley reflects on the gravity of a significant event in the history of governance, indicating its historical importance.

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John Morley: “I know of no more imposing and momentous transaction in the vast scroll of the history of human government.”