God saw fit, for wise reasons to allow the people of Israel thus to make and possess slaves; but is this any license to us to enslave any of our fellow-men, to kill any of our fellow-men whom we please and are able to destroy, and take possession of their estates?
Samuel HopkinsAbout author
- Author's profession: Clergyman
- Nationality: american
- Born: September 17, 1721
- Died: December 20, 1803
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