Charles Sumner: “And be assured, Sir, that interpretation is the truest which subjects…”

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And be assured, Sir, that interpretation is the truest which subjects the nation most completely to the Moral Law.

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Sumner believes that the best interpretation of law aligns a nation closely with moral principles.

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Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

Slave Power, necessity of political action against the, II. 207.

Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

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Charles Sumner: “And be assured, Sir, that interpretation is the truest which subjects the nation most completely to the Moral Law.”