There it stands in colossal form with constant lesson of Equal Rights for All, while under its inspiration government proceeds according to laws which cannot be disobeyed with impunity, and Providence is behind to sustain the righteous hand.
Sumner emphasizes the importance of Justice as a guiding principle for government and society.
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Slavery and the: speech in New York, XI. 433.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.
Slave Power, necessity of political action against the, II. 207.
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