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All these things at least may be done, and, when they are done, Heaven and Earth will be glad, for they will have assurance that all will be done.
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Sumner expresses optimism that actions taken for justice will bring joy to both Heaven and Earth.
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In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
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!
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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