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Abolitionist

John Brown, a prominent abolitionist, was born on May 9, 1800, and died on December 2, 1859. He is known for his extreme abolitionist actions and ideas, particularly for his planning of the Harpers Ferry raid in 1859 to free slaves.

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“The intent and not the deed Is in our power; and, therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.”

Doe Courage Dare Deeds

Book:British Theatre: Barbarossa

Source: British Theatre: Barbarossa

“Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded austerities; it consists in thinking as God thinks, and willing as God wills.”

Thinking Doe Willing Gods Will Holiness Speculation Enthusiastic Mystic Austerity

Book:Expository discourses on the first epistle of ... Peter

Source: Expository discourses on the first epistle of ... Peter