Like produces like, and the parent power, which is Slavery, must stamp itself upon the ship, making it a floating offence to Heaven, with no limit to its audacity,--wild, outrageous, impious, a monster of the deep, to be hunted down by all who have not forgotten their duty alike to God and man.
Sumner metaphorically describes Slavery as a monstrous force at sea, calling for its condemnation by those who uphold moral duty.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Controlled by such a code, employing such representatives, sustained by such agencies, animated by such Furies, and producing such fruits of tears and bitterness, it must be open to question.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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