Thou didst, in strains of eloquence refin'd, Inflame the soul, and captivate the mind.

May be refined, and join the angelic train.

Proceed, great chief, with virtue on thy sideThy every action let the goddess guide.

In every human Beast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.

Thou didst, in strains of eloquence refin'd, Inflame the soul, and captivate the mind.

Remember, Christians, Negroes, black as Cain, /May be refin'd and join th' angelic train.

Since my return to America my Master, has at the desire of my friends in England given me my freedom.