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Page 31
... least expected ; then these prosaic offers of sounding silver ; the unfortunate reminis- cence of the free and spontaneous action of Texas ; these protestations of fidelity to the national reputation , -all com- pose a perfect drama ...
... least expected ; then these prosaic offers of sounding silver ; the unfortunate reminis- cence of the free and spontaneous action of Texas ; these protestations of fidelity to the national reputation , -all com- pose a perfect drama ...
Page 37
... least difficult mode of accomplishing the object will be to act in concert with that government . Their consent and their aid might , I believe , be obtained ; but if not , our obligation to protect our own citizens in their just rights ...
... least difficult mode of accomplishing the object will be to act in concert with that government . Their consent and their aid might , I believe , be obtained ; but if not , our obligation to protect our own citizens in their just rights ...
Page 67
... least is modified under the influence of the surroundings , age , or growth . And even though the black were not of your race , by what argument would you conclude from this difference that he ought to be your slave ? No physical proof ...
... least is modified under the influence of the surroundings , age , or growth . And even though the black were not of your race , by what argument would you conclude from this difference that he ought to be your slave ? No physical proof ...
Page 68
... least you should agree upon the bases of this virtuous theory . If you have edu- cated the slaves , how is it that they are still so indolent and thievish ? If slavery has no other end than education , be consistent , and affranchise ...
... least you should agree upon the bases of this virtuous theory . If you have edu- cated the slaves , how is it that they are still so indolent and thievish ? If slavery has no other end than education , be consistent , and affranchise ...
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... least to which it is possible to reduce a human being . It seems as though labor could never contend with a lower price than this . Notwithstanding , the speculation has failed . The labor which costs least produces least ; polit- ical ...
... least to which it is possible to reduce a human being . It seems as though labor could never contend with a lower price than this . Notwithstanding , the speculation has failed . The labor which costs least produces least ; polit- ical ...
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Page 295 - For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
Page 309 - Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching : verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
Page 314 - We beseech you, brethren, — that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you. that ye may walk honestly toward them that are .without, and that ye may have lack of nothing." And again: "For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
Page 315 - And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. 22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary...
Page 318 - Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh ; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers ; but in singleness of heart, fearing God : and whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men ; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Page 301 - Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not : behold, your GOD will come with vengeance, even GOD with a recompense ; He will come and save you.
Page 320 - Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren ; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit.
Page 324 - Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me...
Page 315 - For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty ; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Page 320 - For so is the will of God, that with well-doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.