Slavery Ordained of God

The author assembles speeches and letters in which he defends slavery as a condition permitted by divine ordinance under certain circumstances, arguing it is not inherently sinful and may yield perceived benefits for slaves, masters, and the broader society until providence brings change. He appeals to biblical authority and exegetical readings — including a discussion of the Golden Rule — to rebut abolitionist critiques, urges Christians in different regions to seek harmony, and criticizes Northern complicity as well as Southern errors while insisting slavery should ultimately pass away. The tone blends theological argument, moral reasoning, and political appeal.