Frederick Douglass: “This good spirit was from God, and to him I offer thanksgiving and…”

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This good spirit was from God, and to him I offer thanksgiving and praise.

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Frederick Douglass

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He expresses gratitude towards God for the positive spirit he feels, attributing it to divine influence.

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