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From America they are especially grateful; for his sympathy with the cause of liberty to the slave was undoubted and intense.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner acknowledges the gratitude felt in America for a person's unwavering support for the abolition of slavery.
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More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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