A Poem for Children with Thoughts on Death

“A Poem for Children with Thoughts on Death” (1782)

by Jupiter Hammon

This piece was written as a moral guide for young people. Like much of his work, it focuses on spiritual preparation, the afterlife, and the importance of faith. It is one of the most approachable of Hammon’s writings for students today, especially for discussing how religion shaped the lives of African Americans during this era. 

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