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Transcriber's Note:
A seasoned abolitionist addresses newcomers with urgent, heartfelt counsel, urging them to see beyond flattering schemes and partisan promises. Drawing on two decades of frontline experience, the speaker warns that colonization projects and political parties often mask self‑interest, prolonging the very bondage they claim to combat. The tone is both a personal confession and a clarion call, demanding that true commitment be rooted in moral conviction rather than transient victories.
The tract then offers practical guidance for those who wish to help abolish slavery now. It stresses direct support for the American Anti‑Slavery Society, emphasizing unconditional emancipation and the cultivation of conscience over electoral tactics. Listeners are invited to join a movement that seeks to reshape hearts, molding new advocates who can stand firm against deception and complacency. This early voice remains a vivid reminder of the struggle to align principle with action.
Language
en
Duration
~28 minutes (27K characters)
Series
Anti-Slavery Tracts No. 14
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: American Anti-Slavery Society, 1865.
Credits
Steve Mattern, Daniel Lowe, University of Massachusetts Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2022-05-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1806–1885
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