from the Captivity, were compelled,
whilst rebuilding their Temple, literally to labour with the working
tool in one hand [261] and the sword for personal defence in the other.
Even so have the conditions, figuratively, presented themselves under
which the Blacks have been obliged to rear the fabric of self-elevation
since 1838, whilst combating ceaselessly the obstacles opposed to the
realizing of their legitimate aspirations. Mental and, in many cases,
material success has been gained, but the machinery for accumulating
and applying the means required for comprehensive racial enterprises is
waiting on Providence, time, and circumstances for its establishment
and successful working.

NOTES

254. *"Yo te'ja passe mal machoe"--in metaphorical allusion to new-born
infants who have lived beyond a certain number of days.

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