On Being Brought From Africa to America
Phillis Wheatley
'Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land,
Taught my benighted soul to understand
That there's a God, that there's a Saviour too:
Once I redemption neither sought nor knew.
Some view our sable race with scornful eye,
"Their colour is a diabolic dye."
Remember, Christians, Negro's, black as Cain,
May be refin'd, and join th' angelic train.
Taught my benighted soul to understand
That there's a God, that there's a Saviour too:
Once I redemption neither sought nor knew.
Some view our sable race with scornful eye,
"Their colour is a diabolic dye."
Remember, Christians, Negro's, black as Cain,
May be refin'd, and join th' angelic train.
Questions for Reflection
1) Why was Phillis brought from Africa to America?
2) What does she mean by benighted? Hint: Look it up!
3) What is it about African Americans that Phillis wants Christians to remember?
2) What does she mean by benighted? Hint: Look it up!
3) What is it about African Americans that Phillis wants Christians to remember?