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6.
I SAY the word of lands fearing nothing — I will
have no other land;
I say discuss all and expose all — I am for every
topic openly;
I say there can be no salvation for These States with-
out innovators — without free tongues, and ears
willing to hear the tongues;
And I announce as a glory of These States, that
they respectfully listen to propositions, reforms,
fresh views and doctrines, from successions of
men and women,
Each age with its own growth.
have no other land;
I say discuss all and expose all — I am for every
topic openly;
I say there can be no salvation for These States with-
out innovators — without free tongues, and ears
willing to hear the tongues;
And I announce as a glory of These States, that
they respectfully listen to propositions, reforms,
fresh views and doctrines, from successions of
men and women,
Each age with its own growth.
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