It was reserved for the Sermon on the Mount to reveal the vital truth, that all the highest commands of religion and duty, drawing in their train celestial peace, and marking the final goal of all Progress among men, shall one day be obeyed.
Sumner emphasizes the importance of the Sermon on the Mount in revealing profound truths about religion and human progress.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
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