CLERICAL OPPRESSORS.
In the Report of the celebrated Pro-Slavery Meeting in Charleston, S. C., on the 4th of the 9th mo., 1835, published in the courier of that city, it is stated, 'The CLERGY of all denominations attended in a body, lending their sanction to the proceedings; and adding by their presence to the impressive character of the scene!'
Just God!—and these are they
Who minister at Thine altar, God of Right!
Men who their hands with prayer and blessing lay
On Israel's Ark of light!
What! preach and kidnap men?
Give thanks—and rob Thy own afflicted poor?
Talk of Thy glorious liberty, and then
Bolt hard the captive's door?
What! servants of thy own
Merciful Son, who came to seek and save
The homeless and the outcast—, fettering down
The tasked and plundered slave!
