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

The world is a severe schoolmaster, for its frowns are less dangerous than its smiles and flatteries, and it is a difficult task to keep in the path of wisdom.

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

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

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

May be refined, and join the angelic train.

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