In this passionate and persuasive work, Cheever argues that slavery is a moral evil and that it is the duty of the pulpit to condemn it as such. Drawing on biblical and historical evidence, Cheever makes a compelling case for the abolition of slavery as a central precept of Christianity. A powerful and inspiring call to action, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the abolitionist movement.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.