“But don’t you believe in the Bible?”
“Certainly, I do.”
“Do you consider this a religious movement?”
“It is in my opinion the greatest service man can render to God.”
“Do you consider yourself an instrument in the hands of Providence?”
“I do.”
“Upon what principles do you justify your acts?”
“Upon the Golden Rule. I pity the poor in bondage that have none to help them. That is why I am here; not to gratify any personal animosity, revenge, or vindictive spirit. It is my sympathy with the oppressed and the wronged, that are as good as you and as precious in the sight of God.”
“Certainly. But why take the slaves against their will?”
“I never did.”...