Most of the clergy are themselves slaveholders, and are thus personally interested in the system, and are consequently bold and active in justifying it from Scripture, representing it as an institution enjoying the divine sanction.
Tappan criticizes clergy who justify slavery, highlighting their personal stakes in the institution.
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Now is the time, fellow-citizens, to assail the foe.
Up--quit yourselves like men: and may Almighty God direct and bless your efforts!
Unite then, we beseech you, with one heart and one mind, for the legal, constitutional abolition of slavery.
In the place of your present contempt, and degradation, and misery, honor, and wealth, and happiness court your acceptance.