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French and German languages, as well as to open a 

 correspondence with each other. These messengers 

 of peace are now being circulated by thousands over 

 the continent of Europe. 



The " League of Universal Brotherhood" origina- 

 ted with Elihu Burritt. The following is the pledge 

 of Universal Brotherhood, which was drawn up by 

 Elihu Burritt during his visit to England in 

 1846: — 



PLEDGE. 



" Believing all war to be inconsistent with the spirit of Christianity, 

 and destructive of the best interests of mankind, I do hereby pledge 

 myself never to enlist or enter into any army or navy, or to yield 

 any voluntary support or sanction to the preparation for or pro- 

 secution of any war, by whomsoever, or for whatsoever proposed, 

 declared, or waged. And I do hereby associate myself with all 

 persons, of whatever country, condition, or color, who have signed 

 or shall hereafter sign this pledge, in a £ LEAGUE OF UNI- 

 VERSAL BROTHERHOOD,' whose object shall be to employ 

 all legitimate and moral means for the abolition of all war, and all 

 the spirit and all the manifestations of war, throughout the world ; 

 for the abolition of all restrictions upon international correspond- 

 ence and friendly intercourse, and of whatever else tends to make 

 enemies of nations, or prevents their fusion into one peaceful 

 brotherhood ; for the abolition of all institutions and customs which 

 do not recognize and respect the image of God and a human bro- 

 ther in every man, of whatever clime, color, or condition of 

 humanity." 



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