Good servants frequently make good masters.
More Quotes from Jupiter Hammon:
Riches and honours which drown the greater part of mankind, who have the gospel, in perdition, can be little or no temptations to us.Jupiter Hammon
Besides all this, if you are idle, and take to bad courses, you will hurt those of your brethren who are slaves, and do all in your power to prevent their being free.
Jupiter Hammon
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
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
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
But this will not do, God will certainly punish you for stealing and for being unfaithful.
Jupiter Hammon
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