In this faith I turn in humble gratitude to God, as I behold my country at last redeemed and fixed in history, the Columbus of Nations, once in chains, now hailed as benefactor and discoverer, who gave a New Liberty to mankind.
In a moment of gratitude, Sumner celebrates the redemption of his country and its newfound liberty.
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