The Fugitive Blacksmith - or, Events in the History of James W. C. Pennington by James W. C. Pennington
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In his onward way,
To raise the fallen to life. At the mighty voice of the glorious free The chain of the oppressor breaks; The slave from his bondage springs forth to love, And, standing erect, his eye fixed above, He honours his race, And in the world's face, The language of liberty speaks. The oppressor no longer owns a right, Or property claims in the slave, But the world, in the glory of freedom's light, Beams out from the darkness of wide-spread night; Throughout its length, In greatness and strength, The honour of the free and brave. * * * * * Printed for CHARLES GILPIN, 5, Bishopgate Street Without. The Fugitive Blacksmith, or Events in the History of JAMES W.C. PENNINGTON, Pastor of a Presbyterian Church, New York. Foolscap 8vo., sewed, price 1s. "This entrancing narrative * * * We trust that thousands of our readers will procure the volume, which is published by Mr. Gilpin at a mere trifle--much too cheap to accomplish the purpose for which, in part or |
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