An Hymn To Humanity Poem by Phillis Wheatley
An Hymn To Humanity
I.
Lo! 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:
Him, close compressing to his breast,
The sire of gods and men address'd,
"My son, my heav'nly fair!
III.
"Descend to earth, there place thy throne;
"To succour man's afflicted son
"Each human heart inspire:
"To act in bounties unconfin'd
"Enlarge the close contracted mind,
"And fill it with thy fire."
IV.
Quick as the word, with swift career
He wings his course from star to star,
And leaves the bright abode.
The Virtue did his charms impart;
Their G-----! then thy raptur'd heart
Perceiv'd the rushing God:
V.
For when thy pitying eye did see
The languid muse in low degree,
Then, then at thy desire
Descended the celestial nine;
O'er me methought they deign'd to shine,
And deign'd to string my lyre.
VI.
Can Afric's muse forgetful prove?
Or can such friendship fail to move
A tender human heart?
Immortal Friendship laurel-crown'd
The smiling Graces all surround
With ev'ry heav'nly Art.
" Each human heart inspire To act in bounties unconfined Enlarge the close contracted mind And fill it with thy fire" . Simply mind blowing.
An absolutely marvelous ode to our counselor. Highly commendably written with a beautiful old English that always rings true.
Can Afric's muse forgetful prove? Or can such friendship fail to move A tender human heart? ....immortal friendship....... thank u dear poetess. tony
A profound poem so beautifully crafted and expressed.
Utterances of a great poetess and I can read her deep belief in the Lord. True beautiful immortal poem
Most Beautiful Classic Poem Of The Day, chosen by Poem Hunter and Team, So many times chosen and this most precious poem of the great African American poetess is a true immortal poem.
Immortal Friendship laurel-crown'd The smiling Graces all surround With ev'ry heav'nly Art......outstanding lines.. Beautiful poem.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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12/2/2024 2:12:12 AM # 1.0.0
let the triumph come eternally for this poem