There are but two places where all go after death, white and black, rich and poor; those places are Heaven and Hell. Heaven is a place made for those, who are born again, and who love God, and it is a place where they will be happy for ever. Jupiter Hammon bearblackdeath share on social
We cannot certainly, have any excuse either for taking any thing that belongs to our masters without their leave, or for being unfaithful in their business. Jupiter Hammon belongbusinessexcuse Change image and share on social
You know that murder is wicked. If you saw your master kill a man, do you suppose this would be any excuse for you, if you should commit the same crime? Jupiter Hammon commitcrimeexcuse Change image and share on social
Those of you who can read I must beg you to read the Bible, and whenever you can get time, study the Bible, and if you can get no other time, spare some of your time from sleep, and learn what the mind and will of God is. Jupiter Hammon begbiblegod share on social
Good servants frequently make good masters. Jupiter Hammon frequentlygoodmake Change image and share on social
The next thing I would mention, and warn you against, is profaneness. This you know is forbidden by God. Jupiter Hammon forbidgodmention Change image and share on social
It is very wicked for you not to take care of your masters goods, but how much worse is it to pilfer and steal from them, whenever you think you shall not be found out. Jupiter Hammon badlycarefind Change image and share on social
If we should ever get to Heaven, we shall find nobody to reproach us for being black, or for being slaves. Jupiter Hammon blackfindheaven Change image and share on social
When I was at Hartford in Connecticut, where I lived during the war, I published several pieces which were well received, not only by those of my own colour, but by a number of the white people, who thought they might do good among their servants. Jupiter Hammon colourconnecticutgood share on social
We live so little time in this world that it is no matter how wretched and miserable we are, if it prepares us for heaven. Jupiter Hammon heavenlivematter Change image and share on social
