Charles Sumner: “My earnest prayer is, that He will endue our rulers with wisdom, and…”

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My earnest prayer is, that He will endue our rulers with wisdom, and soon give peace and prosperity and happiness to our bleeding land.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner prays for wisdom for leaders and peace for the nation, reflecting his deep concern for the country's future.

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