In charity to all mankind, bearing no malice or ill-will to any human being, and even compassionating those who hold in bondage their fellow-men, not knowing what they do.[458:4]

Letter to A. Bronson. July 30, 1838.

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This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe,

For Freedom only deals the deadly blow;

Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade,

For gentle peace in Freedom's hallowed shade.[459:1]

Written in an Album, 1842.

This is the last of earth! I am content.

His Last Words, Feb. 21, 1848.