Charles Sumner: “Did the martyrs fail, when with precious blood they sowed the seed of…”

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Did the martyrs fail, when with precious blood they sowed the seed of the Church?

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In this quote, Sumner draws a parallel between the sacrifices of martyrs and the enduring impact of their actions on future generations.

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Charles Sumner: “Did the martyrs fail, when with precious blood they sowed the seed of the Church?”