The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson in Six Volumes, Volumes 11-12Wm. H. Wise, 1929 |
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... keep the Passover , it will have an altered aspect to your eyes . It is now a historical covenant of God with the Jewish nation . Hereafter it will remind you of a new covenant sealed with my blood . In years to come , as long as your ...
... keep the Passover , it will have an altered aspect to your eyes . It is now a historical covenant of God with the Jewish nation . Hereafter it will remind you of a new covenant sealed with my blood . In years to come , as long as your ...
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... keep the negro down . We had found a race who were less warlike , and less energetic shopkeepers than we ; who had very little skill in trade . We found it very convenient to keep them at work , since , by the aid of a little whipping ...
... keep the negro down . We had found a race who were less warlike , and less energetic shopkeepers than we ; who had very little skill in trade . We found it very convenient to keep them at work , since , by the aid of a little whipping ...
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... keep slaves ; but the Christians keep slaves . Of course they will not dare to read the Bible ? Won't they ? They quote the Bible , quote Paul , ' quote Christ , to justify slavery . If slavery is good , then is lying , theft , arson ...
... keep slaves ; but the Christians keep slaves . Of course they will not dare to read the Bible ? Won't they ? They quote the Bible , quote Paul , ' quote Christ , to justify slavery . If slavery is good , then is lying , theft , arson ...
Contents
THE LORDS SUPPER | 1 |
HISTORICAL DISCOURSE | 27 |
LETTER TO PRESIDENT | 90 |
Copyright | |
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