Jupiter Hammon

“ And holy souls that love his word,
⁠Shall taste them when they die.
Psal. xvi. 10, 11.
⁠15.
These bounteous mercies are from God,
⁠The merits of his Son;
The humble soul that loves his word,
⁠He chooses for his own.
Psal. xxxiv. 15. ”

“ AN ADDRESS to Miss Phillis Wheatly, Ethiopian Poetess, in Boston, who came from Africa at eight years of age, and soon became acquainted with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Miss Wheatly; pray give me leave to express as follows:
⁠1. ”