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Before us is no common delinquent, whose offence is against a neighbor, but the Chief Magistrate, who has done wrong to his country.
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Sumner distinguishes between the offenses of an individual and those of a Chief Magistrate against the country.
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As the Brotherhood of Man is practically recognized, it becomes impossible to restrict the feeling within any exclusive circle of country, and to set up an unchristian distinction of honor between civil war and international war.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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