The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 was one of the most divisive and controversial laws in American history. This sermon by Rev. Ichabod S. Spencer explores the religious duty of obedience to the law, even when it conflicts with personal convictions. It provides insight into the moral and theological debates that shaped American society in the mid-19th century.

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