Trying, however, as they were, and gloomy as was the prospect, thanks be to the Most High, who is ever the God of the oppressed, at the moment which was to determine my whole earthly career, His grace was sufficient; my mind was made up.
Douglass expresses profound gratitude and faith, attributing his resolve to escape slavery to divine grace during a critical moment.
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