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Psalm Singing Among Slaves

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Parent Issue
Day
22
Month
May
Year
1843
Copyright
Public Domain
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- WilüamCullei) Bryani, the poet, has recen; ly mnde a visit to Richmond, Va. Wliile there he saw eiglity flavos arranginr tobucco Iraves. During théiremployment ilie most of i hem were whilirig awny the tedious hours bys'nging psalm tunes. Tneee poor fellows were nearlv all memhers ofilio Baptist nnd Methodist cht.rches; and, as tliey were fond of Binffing sacred music, tlieir niastcr eeouráred ihem „ lt, for tliey workti. btttcr." Slaveholders are wilü? their siavea sliotild be reiigiuus nnd sin, becóupe tliej can more easüy enforce the comrnandofSt. Paul Servante bé ubedieni toyour masters"- bul tliey wil! not permit the.n to learn to read, nnd acquire knowledge, lest witli ilieir learning tliey shotild find that the Bible also enjoins upon them to "provide for the own household." - Bangor Guzetlc. IT Robt. Soutlify. the Eiigjiah Poet, is AmÍjí.

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Subjects
Signal of Liberty
Old News