Charles Sumner: “All these things at least may be done, and, when they are done, Heaven…”

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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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Charles Sumner: “All these things at least may be done, and, when they are done, Heaven and Earth will be glad, for they will have…”