Page:An Essay on Slavery - Jupiter Hammon - 1786.pdf/2

 9 We come as sinners unto thee We know thou hast the word Come blesed Jesus make us free And bring us to our God. 10 Although we are in Slavery We will pray unto our God He hath mercy beyond the sky Tis in his holy word. 11 Come unto me ye humble souls Although you live in strife I keep alive and save the soul And give eternal life. 12 To all that do repent of sin Be they bond or free I am their saviour and their king They must come unto me. 13 Hear the words now of the Lord The call is loud and certain We must be judged by his word Without respect of person. 14 Come let us seek his precepts now And love his holy word With humble soul we’ll surely bow And wait the great reward. 15 Although we came from Africa We look unto our God To help our hearts to sigh and pray And Love his holy word. 16 Although we are in slavery Bound by the yoke of Man We must always have a single eye And do the best we can. 17 Come let us join with humble voice Now on the christian shore If we will have our only choice Tis slavery no more.