y evening, and I am
preparing to preach to-morrow afternoon from Heb. xiii. 3,
"Remember them that are in bonds as bound with them." This will
be my second sermon from this text. Sabbath before last I
preached from it, arguing and illustrating the proposition,
deduced from it, that "the great work to which we are now called
is the abolition of Slavery, or the emancipation of the slave,"
showing our duty as _philanthropists_. To-morrow I intend to
point out our duty as _citizens_. Some to whom I minister, I
know, will call it a political speech; but I have long since
determined to speak for the dumb what is in my heart and in my
Bible, let men hear or forbear. I am accountable to the God of
the oppressed, not to man. If I have his favor, why need I
regard man's disfavor. Many besides the members of my own church
come out regularly to hear me. Some of them are pro-slavery
politicians. The consequence is, I preach much on the subject of
Slavery. And while I have a tongue to speak, and lips to pray,
they shall never be sealed or silent so long as millions of dumb
have so few to speak for them.

But poor Passmore Williamson is in bonds. Let us also remember
him, as bound with him. He has many sympathizers. I am glad you
did not share the same fate. For some reasons I am sorry you
have fallen into the hands of thieves. For some others I am
glad. It will make you more devoted to your good work.
Persecution always brightens the Christian, and gives more zeal
to the true philanthropist. I hope you will come off victorious.
I pray for you and your co-laborers and co-sufferers.

My good brother, I am greatly indebted to you for your continued
kindness. The Lord reward you.

I have a scholarship in an Ohio College, Geneva Hall, which will
entitle me--any one I may send--to six years tuition. It is an
Anti-slavery institution, and wholly under Anti-slavery control
and influence. They want colored students to prepare them for
the great field of labor open to men of talent and piety of that
class. When I last saw you I purposed talking to you about this
matter, but was disappointed very much in not getting to take
tea with you, as I partly promised. Have you a son ready for
college? or for the grammar school? Do you know any promising
young man who would accept my scholarship? Or w