The "negro Pew": Being an Inquiry Concerning the Propriety of Distinctions in the House of God, on Account of ColorI. Knapp, 1837 - 108 Seiten |
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... cause . To prove , illustrate , and enforce this point , is the object of the following pages . The au- thor has taken up his pen , not for the purpose of finding fault , or railing at his brethren ; but from a firm conviction that ...
... cause . To prove , illustrate , and enforce this point , is the object of the following pages . The au- thor has taken up his pen , not for the purpose of finding fault , or railing at his brethren ; but from a firm conviction that ...
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... cause it is judging before the case is fully under- stood , and upon false principles . It is this that is expressly condemned by our Saviour , in the pas- sage which stands at the head of this chapter . ' Judge not according to the ...
... cause it is judging before the case is fully under- stood , and upon false principles . It is this that is expressly condemned by our Saviour , in the pas- sage which stands at the head of this chapter . ' Judge not according to the ...
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... cause , try his own heart , and ask what would be his emotions , if the mass of the community felt towards him as he feels towards the colored man . Let him place himself by the side of a colored man of intelli- gence , refinement , and ...
... cause , try his own heart , and ask what would be his emotions , if the mass of the community felt towards him as he feels towards the colored man . Let him place himself by the side of a colored man of intelli- gence , refinement , and ...
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... cause in those who are the objects of them , or else we are convicted of injuring them wrongfully ; and this injury will be in proportion to the influ- ence of these feelings upon our own conduct and the conduct of others . Hence the ...
... cause in those who are the objects of them , or else we are convicted of injuring them wrongfully ; and this injury will be in proportion to the influ- ence of these feelings upon our own conduct and the conduct of others . Hence the ...
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... Cause : Caste . In the discussion of this subject , I shall endeavor to maintain the position that color is not the real ground of the prejudice which prevails so exten- sively , in this land , against that class of persons to whom God ...
... Cause : Caste . In the discussion of this subject , I shall endeavor to maintain the position that color is not the real ground of the prejudice which prevails so exten- sively , in this land , against that class of persons to whom God ...
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Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
amalgamation American slavery appear aversion black skin body bosom brethren cause Christ church coast color of black colored man's colored youth conduct coolie Customs of Caste degraded despise distinctions of caste Domingo ence equal privileges exclude exhibited fact feeling heart heathen Herodotus Hindoos Hindoostan house of God human India influ influence intelligence interior of Africa John Newton judge labor learned liberty low caste mark of inferiority master menial ment mind missionary moral motives mulatto Mungo Park natural negro pew never noble obtained his freedom odious persons ples poor possess prejudice against color prevailing Prince Regent principles prove race regard render republican respect seat Senegal Sierra Leone sion slave society soul spirit steamboat Sudras suffer suppose Surinam talents thing thou tion Toussaint trait of character unjust vile raiment woman worship Yaradee yellow fever
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 89 - For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive ? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?
Seite 91 - 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.
Seite 51 - When a trader wants slaves he applies to a chief for them and tempts him with his wares. It is not extraordinary if on this occasion he yields to the temptation with as little firmness, and accepts the price of his fellow creatures' liberty with as little reluctance as the enlightened merchant.
Seite 91 - He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
Seite 88 - For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment ; and ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him ; Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor; Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool ; are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts...
Seite 55 - Peter,* (whose deliverance from prison was so sudden and extraordinary, that he thought he was in a vision) I could scarcely believe I was awake. Heavens! who could do justice to my feelings at this moment! Not conquering heroes themselves, in the midst of a triumph — Not the tender mother who has just regained her long-lost infant, and presses it to her heart — Not the weary hungry mariner, at the sight of the desired friendly port — Not the lover, when he once more embraces his beloved mistress,...
Seite 96 - Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
Seite 92 - Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Seite 90 - How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor ? for they all are the work of his hands.
Seite 56 - ... thought. Some of the sable females, who formerly stood aloof, now began to relax and appear less coy; but my heart was still fixed on London, where I hoped to be ere long. So that my worthy captain and his owner, my late master, finding that the bent of my mind was towards London, said to me, 'We hope you won't leave us, but that you will still be with the vessels.