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The Peril of the Republic of the United States of America - Percy T. Magan

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closed. Divine patience ceases. <strong>The</strong>re is no more<br />

pleading <strong>of</strong> mercy in <strong>the</strong>ir behalf.”<br />

With men <strong>the</strong>re is a hereafter. With nations<br />

<strong>the</strong>re is not; and as <strong>the</strong>y can not be punished or<br />

rewarded in <strong>the</strong> next world, <strong>the</strong>y must be in this.<br />

Will <strong>the</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>States</strong> remain true to her trust?<br />

That is <strong>the</strong> question which even now is hanging in<br />

<strong>the</strong> balances <strong>of</strong> time.<br />

Notes:<br />

1. Declaration <strong>of</strong> Independence, par. 1.<br />

2. Chas. Sumner, “Works,” Vol. II, pp. 341, 342.<br />

3. Sumner, “Works.”<br />

4. Bancr<strong>of</strong>t, “History <strong>of</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>States</strong>,” Vol. IV,<br />

chap. 28.<br />

5. Speech <strong>of</strong> Hon. George F. Hoar in <strong>the</strong> <strong>United</strong><br />

<strong>States</strong> Senate, Jan. 9, 1899.<br />

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