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Jupiter Hammon

Jupiter Hammon

Jupiter Hammon (1711–c. 1806) was the first published African American poet. His poem "An Evening Thought" (1761) was the first work of literature published by an Africa…

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"Salvation comes by Christ alone, The only Son of God; Redemption now to every one, That love his holy Word. Dear Jesus, we would fly to Thee, And lea"

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