Richard Allen
(1760-1831)

African-American Founder of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church

birthdate: February 14
birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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QUOTES

“This land, which we have watered with our tears and our blood, is now our mother country, and we are well satisfied to stay where wisdom abounds and the gospel is free.”

“Whereas our ancestors (not of choice) were the first successful cultivators of the wilds of America, we their descendants feel ourselves entitled to participate in the blessings of her luxuriant soil.”

“If you love your children, if you love your country, if you love the God of love, clear your hands from slaves, burden not your children or country with them.”