That was the bread and wine which represented the body and blood of the Saviour of mankind; adding, that a man who would use an appeal to the flag in aid of the subjugation of an unwilling people, would be capable of using the sacramental wine for a debauch.
Hoar makes a powerful analogy about the misuse of sacred symbols to criticize those who exploit patriotism for conquest.
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However any political antagonist might dislike him, every antagonist must respect him, and nobody could laugh at him.
He proceeded to attack, to promote his own ambitions, the fair name and fame of the Commonwealth itself.
Never rode to the wrong's redressing A worthier paladin.
What was said helped to arouse public attention, and the masses of the people--always pure and incorruptible--set themselves earnestly and successfully to reform the abuses.
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