The freedman's hymn
Poem begins with Biblical events, then speaks of Civil War as recently over. Poem begins with Biblical events, then speaks of Civil War as recently over. By Benjamin Little, of Florida. Printed in two columns divided by single line. Text of song in 23 four-line stanzas with four-line chorus beginning: Oh! Heaven, Heaven so sweet. Suggested publication date from date of end of Civil War.
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