It did, indeed, require some exertion of Christian forbearance to forgive such injuries.
Song.
"There's hope for those who sleep
In the cold and silent grave,
For those who smile, for those who weep,
For the freeman and the slave!
"There's hope on the battle plain,
'Mid the shock of charging foes;
On the dark and troubled main,
When the gale in thunder blows.