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with the conditions which God has appoint

with the conditions which God has appoint
ted, whereas he now works at variance
with them; in the one case we should be at
tempting 10 accumulate property under the
blessing OF God, whereas now we are at
tempting to do il under his special aud pc
culiar malediction. How can we expect to
prosper, when there is not, as Mr.. Jefferson
remarks, @an attribute Of the Almighty that
can be appealed to in our favor?" | would
gladly discuss This subject as question in
Political Economy; but this ia not the place
for it, and | must with these few remarks
pass il by.
But it may be said, what can we do?--
Men Of all classes are so excitable On this
subject, that they will not allow us TO utter
a word in opposition TO slavery. To do this
would be to destroy our influence, endanger
our property, ruin Our reputation, and it
may be, our lives. You, my dear bro
Their, would not make this objection, but
you know il would be made. fear that
the objection is well-iounded. Ii is in ac-
cordance with the general law. that those
who enslave the bodies Of others, become in
tum the slaves of their own passions. But
what il il be so? Are we in such case to
listen TO the teachings OF a craven and wick
ed expediency? If this be a sin against
God, ought We TO hesitate to testify against
it, because our fellow1men will prosecute Us?
Ought we not rather TO adopt the language
Of the Hebrews, "Our God whom We serve
is able to deliver us, and he will deliver us
out Of thy hand. o king: but if not, be il
known unto thee We will not serve thy gods,
nor worship the golden image which thou
hast set up" ! do believe that even nos
il is the duty of every Christian in the slave
holding States to bear his testimony against
this enormous wrong, and at once to free
himself from the guilt Of participation in it.
| fear that those who first set this glorious
example would suffer persecution. Their
names would be cast out as evil. They
would be branded with every epithet of re.
proach. But they would be suffering to res.
cue millions of men from aggravated op-
preston, and to deliver their country from a
sin that must bring upon it the selectest
judgments of a God that loveth Justice
They would not, however, long suffer alone.
Thousands Of shareholders who now groan
under the weight Of this infection, and are
praying for deliverance from it, would soon
enlist under their standard. The church uni
versal, would without ceasing supplicate the
throne of grace in their behalf. Every at
tribute Of the Most High would be put forth
to ensure their success. He that ever liveth
to intercede for US would offer up their pray
ers with much incense, and would strength
en- their hearts by infusing into them double
portion Of his spirit. God himself will un-
dertake for them, and they will assuredly
triumph, and the glory of more resplend-
ent moral victory than has been achieved
since the day when He assembled up on
high and led captivity captive, will encircle
the diadem Of the Redeemer.
In the remarks which ! have made, you
will perceive thai | have offered no sugges
ton as TO the manner in which emancpa
ton, whenever it occurs, shall be conduct
ed. This is altogether practical question
and requires for its solution not only genu
inc and disinterested philanthropy, but ais
great practical wisdom. large observation o
the effects Of social changes, and an init
mate acquaintance with the habits, manners
and states of feeling Of the South. To thes
make no pretension, as have 10 skill il
managing affairs, and have never visited tn
Southern States. There is, however, know
edge Of this kind in abundance with you.-
To your statesmen, and philanthropists, an
Christians, ] willingly leave it, in the fol
confidence that it can be done, done safely
and done to the inconceivable advantage {
all the parties concerned.