I bid you farewell,sincerely wishing, that as men and christians, ye may always fully and uninterruptedly enjoy every civil and religious right.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author bids farewell while wishing others full enjoyment of civil and religious rights as men and Christians.
- In plain terms
- I wish you well and hope you keep your rights.
- What can you take from it?
- Wish others full enjoyment of their rights.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What rights matter most to you?
- How do you wish others well?
Another view
It assumes rights are universally respected.
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