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In our day, the scribes and Pharisees would be represented by the clergy, the professors in our theological seminaries, and all high church officials.

Francis J. Grimké

When it comes to a question as between the Word of God and the State, the only safe, the only right thing to do is to take our stand with the Word of God

Francis J. Grimké

There are enemies ever about us and are ever plotting our ruin—enemies within the race and without it. If we assume that all is well, that there is nothing to fear, and so relax our vigilance, so cease to be watchful, we need not be surprised if our enemies get the better of us, if we are worsted in the conflict.

Francis J. Grimké

The black race is not a race of criminals.... Whenever crimes are committed by Negroes, especially crimes of a glaring nature, a sense of shame, of regret is felt by the better elements of the race; not only because of the crime itself, but also because of its tendency to discredit the race, and to increase the already unfavorable impression which so many have of it.

Francis J. Grimké

Francis J. Grimké

Francis J. Grimké

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Born: November 4, 1852

Died: October 11, 1937 (aged 84)

Bio: Francis James Grimké was an American Presbyterian minister in Washington, DC who was prominent in working for equal rights for African Americans.

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