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In presence of this infinite responsibility, the whole question must be referred to that other tribunal where master and slave are equal, while Infinite Wisdom tempers justice with mercy.
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Sumner calls for a higher moral authority to judge the relationship between master and slave, highlighting the equality of all before divine justice.
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