Now the Bible tells us that we are all by nature, sinners, that we are slaves to sin and Satan, and that unless we are converted, or born again, we must be miserable forever. Jupiter Hammon bearbibleconvert Change image and share on social
It is our duty to be faithful, not with eye service as men pleasers. Jupiter Hammon dutyeyefaithful Change image and share on social
If there was no Bible, it would be no matter whether you could read or not. Reading other books would do you no good. Jupiter Hammon biblebookgood Change image and share on social
As we depend upon our masters, for what we eat and drink and wear, and for all our comfortable things in this world, we cannot be happy, unless we please them. Jupiter Hammon comfortabledependdrink Change image and share on social
You have discovered so much kindness and good will to those you thought were oppressed, and had no helper, that I am sure you will not despise what I have wrote, if you judge it will be of any service to them. Jupiter Hammon despisediscovergood 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
I suppose I have had more advantages and privileges than most of you, who are slaves have ever known, and I believe more than many white people have enjoyed, for which I desire to bless God, and pray that he may bless those who have given them to me. Jupiter Hammon advantageblessdesire 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
But this will not do, God will certainly punish you for stealing and for being unfaithful. Jupiter Hammon godpunishsteal Change image and 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
