Brief Speech Regarding Peace
Rev. J. W. C. Pennington, an escaped slave and Presbyterian minister, urged ministers to teach universal peace, argued that slavery fuels war, and endorsed abolition.
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Brief Speech Regarding Peace
Speech Regarding the Intent of the African Colonization Society
In an 1849 address J.W.C. Pennington condemns the American Colonization Society and Liberia's leaders for undermining Black autonomy, urging free people of color to organize and reject colonization.
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Letter to Frederick Douglass
A North Star editorial condemns pro-slavery politics and Southern threats, defends abolition and equal rights, and criticizes pro-slavery churches and congressional maneuvers.
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James W.C. Pennington
Biography of James W. C. Pennington: a fugitive slave who became an educator, Presbyterian minister and abolitionist, arguing for racial equality and moral worth.
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Address to the Friends of Liberty
Committee urges abolitionists to remain united, back the Liberty ticket, refuse compromises with major parties, and use the ballot to abolish slavery peacefully and uphold Christian duty.
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Colored Preachers for Africa
1847 journal on Maryland colonization: reports Liberia Packet voyages, debates emancipation and sending freed people, and urges educating Black preachers for African missions.
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Letter to Amos Augustus Phelps dated Feb. 26, 1846 (sent from Jamaica)
Fragmentary content: "7 /". Insufficient context to determine subject, themes, or relevant scriptures.
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A Two Years’ Absence, or, A Farewell Sermon, Preached in the Fifth Congregational Church
J.W.C. Pennington's 1845 farewell sermon announces a two-year leave to study and address his fugitive status. He urges church discipline of slaveholders and commends the flock to God.
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Speech Regarding the Impact of Slavery on Universal Peace
Rev. J.W.C. Pennington, an escaped slave and Presbyterian minister, urged clergy to champion universal peace and abolition, linking slavery to war and calling for moral courage.
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Speech Regarding Prejudice Among Christian Churches
J.W.C. Pennington (1843) condemns church racism: segregation injures Black Christians’ ministry and character, urging churches to rebuke sin and act against slavery.
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Speech Contrasting the Doctrines of Christianity and the Doctrines of War
J.C. Pennington contrasts Christ's 'love your enemies' with the doctrines of war, links war to slavery, and urges gospel-based peace and abolition.
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Speech Celebrating the Anniversary of British West Indies Emancipation
J.W.C. Pennington denounces American slavery as a legal injustice, praises West Indies emancipation and abolitionist progress, and condemns church complicity and legal discrimination.
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Speech Given Before the Leeds Anti-Slavery Society in England
Rev. J.W.C. Pennington exposes American slavery's reach into politics, churches, education, and social life, recounting abuses and urging British support for emancipation.
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Speech Protesting British Idea for Africans to Emigrate to the West Indies
Rev. J. W. C. Pennington condemns schemes to emigrate Africans and import laborers, demands emancipation and justice, and appeals to Christian unity and redemption in Christ.
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Speech in England Regarding Suffrage
Rev. J. W. C. Pennington denounces the monopoly of suffrage as oppressive and offensive to God, linking it with American slavery and urging voting rights for all.
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Speech Regarding African Colonization in Terms of Emigration and Continued Injustices of American Slavery
Rev. J. W. C. Pennington (1843) documents free Black Americans' progress and denounces legal prejudice. He urges equal citizenship, international pressure, and abolitionist aid.
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Covenants Involving Moral Wrong Are Not Obligatory upon Man: A Sermon
1842 sermon arguing that covenants requiring moral wrongs—especially the Fugitive Slave Clause—are void before God; the Constitution cannot legitimize slavery.
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Instructions of the Executive Committee to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson
1842 Union Missionary Society proceedings: instructions for missionaries to Africa and indigenous peoples, urging steadfast personal piety, faithful gospel work, and firm opposition to slavery.
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Introduction to Ann Plato’s Essays: Including Biographies and Miscellaneous Pieces in Prose and Poetry
An 1841 collection of religious essays, biographies and educational pieces promoting Christian piety, youth instruction, and support for a young Black authoress (preface by J.W.C. Pennington).
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