 | [Anthems in] An Oration, Commemorative of the
Abolition of the Slave Trade in The United States |  |
ANTHEM II.
1
Ye sons of Afric, loud rejoice,In songs of triumph raise your voice;
The night of slavery now is past,
The dawn of freedom shines at last.
Chorus.
Rejoice that you were born to see,This glorious day, your jubilee.
2
O praise the Lord enthron'd on high,The Lord that heard your piercing cry,
That made his wond'rous light to spread,
And shed his blessings on your heads.
Chorus.
—Rejoice, &c. &c.
FINALE.
3
Ye worthy friends our thanks receive,'Tis all that Afric's sons can give;
And for the kindness you have shown,
May GOD receive you as his own.
Chorus.
—Rejoice, &c. &c. | [Anthems in] An Oration, Commemorative of the
Abolition of the Slave Trade in The United States | |