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To those hearts and in whose memories these poems are treasured, the editor offers this little book with peculiar pleasure: while he trusts that it will meet many an eye, and touch many a heart, yet unaware of the extent, the power, or the beauty of abolition principles.
ious fears thou must suffer for me; I know how my mother will weep! God comfort her! I cannot spare you this sorrow. That I offer up my life is no great thing; but this life is twined with all the flower-wreaths of friendship, happiness and love; and that thus I offer it: That I fling behind me the dear pleasure given by the feeling that I had caused you no trouble, no pain;—THIS is an offering to be weighed against Freedom alone!'
Korner—Letter to his Father.
