INTRODUCTION, narrating the facts which led to the publication of
the Pamphlet. The Letter of Request. The Answer,
BIBLE VIEW OF SLAVERY in full. Definition of Slavery. A phy-
sical but not a moral evil. Slaveholding believed by its adver-
saries to be a sin. This is denied. The Bible must decide. The
prophecy of Noah. The case of Abraham. Hagar. The Ten
Commandments. Direct rules laid down by the Almighty for
temporary slavery of the Israelites during six years, and for
perpetual slavery of the heathen strangers. Corrective disci-
pline authorized, but not to maim or kill. The Jubilee did not
extend to the slaves held in perpetuity, but only to the slaves
for a term of years, who were of the race of Israel,
The coming of Christ made no change in Jewish slavery. No new
principle was set forth. Love not inconsistent with slavery.
St. Paul lays down rules for slavery to the Ephesians, to the
Colossians, to Timothy, to Titus, and sends back the runaway,
Onesimus, to his master. Objections considered. Declaration
of Independence. All men not created equal, but the contrary.
The proposition no part of the Federal Constitution. The negro
is a brother, as descended from Noah, but not an equal, .
SLAVERY OF CIRCUMSTANCES. No man absolutely, but only rela-
tively free. Objections resumed. Cruelty. Immorality. Lia-
bility to separation of husband and wife and children. Poly-
gamy. Doctrine of the Church continued as laid down by the
apostles. Benefits of Southern slavery to the negro race.
Author friendly to gradual abolition whenever the Southern
States are willing. Reference to his former writings on the
subject. Conclusion of the "Bible View" with prayer for
peaceful accommodation,
THE PROTEST of the Bishop and Clergy of Pennsylvania,