Inhaltsangabe:
This biographical text chronicles the life and career of the late Reverend Lemuel Haynes, an eminent former slave who fought against overwhelming odds to become an esteemed minister and a champion for racial equality. Born to a white mother and an African father in the dark days of slavery, Haynes' story is one of resilience, determination, and faith. Despite being abandoned by his parents at an early age, he was fortunate to be taken in by a pious family and raised in an environment where he could develop his potential. His natural intellect and thirst for knowledge saw him excel in his studies and go on to become an influential religious figure and advocate for the downtrodden. The book celebrates Haynes' life as not only a testament to his own extraordinary character but as an inspiration to all who strive to overcome adversity and make a positive impact on the world.
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Excerpt from Sketches of the Life and Character of the Rev. Lemuel Haynes, A. M., For Many Years Pastor of a Church in Rutland, Vt;, And Late in Granville, New-York
His conversion. - Baptized. - Character of his minister. - Successful re groof of gross wickedness. - Enlists into the army. - Campaigns at Rox ury and Ticonderoga. Extract from a sermon - Extract from a manu script sermon. - Sickness. - Composes a sermon - Reads it Saturday evening. - The sermon 40 - 58.
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