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The language of jubilee, which, amidst reverse and discouragement, burst from the soul of Milton, as he thought of sacrifice for the Church, will be echoed by every one who toils and suffers for Freedom.
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Sumner draws a parallel between Milton's sacrifices for the Church and the struggles for freedom.
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