Sumner will test the spirit of his constituents, and time will show whether they will sustain this great statesman, not as a partisan, but as a moral and philosophical force, in the evidently Heaven-appointed mission of keeping the public eye fixed upon a great principle, regardless of politicians or parties.
Sumner's role is seen as a moral force advocating for principles beyond party politics.
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Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.
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Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.
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