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Lydia Maria Child, Isaac T. Hopper: a true life 7 1 Browse Search
The writings of John Greenleaf Whittier, Volume 6. (ed. John Greenleaf Whittier) 2 0 Browse Search
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Lydia Maria Child, Isaac T. Hopper: a true life, The slave of Dr. Rich. (search)
ing the first congregation of colored people in Philadelphia, and was their pastor to the day of his death, without asking or receiving any compensation. During the latter part of his life, he was Bishop of their Methodist Episcopal Church. Absalom Jones, a much respected colored man, was his colleague. In 1793, when the yellow fever was raging, it was extremely difficult to procure attendants for the sick on any terms; and the few who would consent to render service, demanded exorbitant prices. But Bishop Allen and Rev. Mr. Jones never hesitated to go wherever they could be useful; and with them, the compensation was always a secondary consideration. When the pestilence had abated, the mayor sent them a certificate expressing his approbation of their conduct. But even these men, whose worth commanded respect, were not safe from the legalized curse that rests upon their hunted race. A Southern speculator arrested Bishop Allen, and claimed him as a fugitive slave, whom he had b
Lydia Maria Child, Isaac T. Hopper: a true life, The two young offenders. (search)
the identical items, date, and circumstances of the transaction; stating that a due-bill had been given and lost, and was to be restored by the creditor when found. When the man called again for payment, Isaac said to him, in a quiet way, Friend Jones, I understand thou hast become pious lately. He replied in a solemn tone, Yes, thanks to the Lord Jesus, I have found out the way of salvation. And thou hast been dipped I hear, continued the Quaker. Dost thou know James Hunter? Mr. JonMr. Jones answered in the affirmative. Well, he also was dipped some time ago, rejoined Friend Hopper; but his neighbors say they did n't get the crown of his head under water. The devil crept into the unbaptized part, and has been busy within him ever since. I am afraid they did n't get thee quite under water. I think thou hadst better be dipped again. As he spoke, he held up the receipt for twenty dollars. The countenance of the professedly pious man became scarlet, and he disappeared insta