The Hope of the Slave, by Elizabeth Walker
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"The hope of the Slave is in the British people."
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Poor slave! -- then thy hope is but vain,
We cannot be moved with thy grief --
Implore not our pity again --
From Britain expect no relief:
The joy of removing thy bitter distress
Is far, far too blessed for us to possess.
Return to thy home in despair --
Compassion from man never crave;
Return -- and then offer thy prayer
To Him who is mighty to save:
Turn from earth, and present thine appeal to the skies,
Jehovah will never thy sorrows despise!
E.
April 13th, 1833.