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The prisoner in his cell, the slave in his chains, the sailor on ocean wanderings, the Pagan on far off continent or island, and the ignorant here at home, will all be commended by eloquent voices.
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Sumner highlights the voices of the marginalized and oppressed, urging attention to their plight.
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