An Anti-Slavery Manual (Classic Reprint)
(The human mind, said Professor Miller, of Glasgow,, revol...)
The human mind, said Professor Miller, of Glasgow,, revolts at a serious discussion of the subject of Slavery. Every individual, whatever be his country or complexion, is Ciititled to freedom. Whilst the above is true, and readily seen by minds always, accustomed to free institutions, and never blurred by opposite teachings and customs; yet, the history of the past tells us, that where institutions have been made familiar by use, hallowed by time, and sanctioned by the highest civil and reli-. gious authorit, the human mind may be induced to embrace, and practice that which is opposed to the noblest feelings of our nature, and the plainest principles of natural justice. .U nder such influences, the mother has been induced to throw her smiling babe into the arms of burning Molock; and the father stand with approving silence by, whilst its infant shrieks,, amidst devouring flames, were drovned by the hoarse voice, of Tophet sdrums, and the frantic yells of Religious devotees. By such influence, among nations of antiquity, renowned for learning, intellectual strength and sagacity, the arbitrary murder of the wife by the husband, the child by the parent, have been regarded as lawful, and praised by the deluded populace. I dolatry, theft, adultery, every sin forbidden in the decalogue, has, in diflerent ages, been sanctioned by law, and practiced by the people, as consistent with right, and even praisev Yorthy. How true are the words, so often quoted: Vice is a monster of such frightful mien. As to be dreaded needs but be seen; But seen too olt, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
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