39/40 Much of it requires careful consideration. But I am prepared to embrace you. I am sure you are called to a great work, and I mean to help you.' Mr.Sewall cordially assured him of his readiness also to cooperate with him. Mr. He went and we sat with him until twelve that night, listening to his discourse, in which he showed plainly that _immediate, unconditional emancipation, without expatriation, was the right of every slave, and could not be withheld by his master an hour without sin_. |