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An Hymn To Humanity (To S.P.G. Esp) by Phillis Wheatley

By Phillis Wheatley

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O! for this dark terrestrial ball Forsakes his azure-paved hall A prince of heav'nly birth! Divine Humanity behold, What wonders rise, what charms unfold At his descent to earth! II. The bosoms of the great and good With wonder and delight he view'd, And fix'd his empire there:

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"O! for this dark terrestrial ball..."

"An Hymn To Humanity (To S.P.G. Esp)" by Phillis Wheatley is a love and deep and inspirational and spiritual english poem consisting of 51 lines. This English poem by Phillis Wheatley demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "O! for this dark terrestrial ball Forsakes his azure-paved hall...", this piece explores themes of love and deep and inspirational and spiritual through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Phillis Wheatley's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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About Phillis Wheatley

Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753–1784) was the first published African-American woman poet. Brought to America as an enslaved person, she published "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral" (1773), challenging racial assumptions about Black intellectual capacity.

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