Reflection 63

On abolition – gratitude for his part in the cause and recognition of God's purposes with another year’s delay in parliament – in a Letter to Lord Muncaster…

The more I reflect upon it, the more I am thankful that Providence graciously conducted me to this great cause. We must now exert ourselves. On the next year much depends. The Almighty alone knows what is to be the issue. It was truly humiliating to see, in the House of Lords, four of the Royal Family come down to vote against the poor, helpless, friendless Slaves. I sometimes think the Almighty can scarcely suffer us to be rid of such a load of wickedness, to which we cling so fondly, without making us suffer for our bigotted attachment. It is often the way of Heaven to let the error bring its own punishment along with it. Well, my friend, it will one day be consoling, that you and I exerted ourselves to clear the ship of this sinking cargo.

Date: July 6, 1804

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