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Extolling that conscience which sustained Granville Sharp in his career, he vindicated all among us who would not bow before injustice.
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of conscience in standing against injustice, inspired by Granville Sharp's example.
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Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
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