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Ingenuity and novelty are stamped upon this exposition, which is elevated by the exclusion of chance and the recognition of God.
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Sumner praises the innovative nature of a particular exposition that acknowledges divine order over randomness.
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More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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