# Jesus — Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral character guide

> Jesus in Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral by Phillis Wheatley.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0005-on-virtue

## Who they are

Central figure of Christianity, referenced in religious poems.

## In the story

### [Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/poems-on-various-subjects-religious-and-moral)

Central figure in the Christian themes of redemption and salvation referenced throughout the poems.

### [To the University of Cambridge, in New-England](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/to-the-university-of-cambridge-in-new-england)

Described as the Son of God who died for humanity's redemption.

### [On the Death of the Rev. Dr. Sewell. 1769](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/on-the-death-of-the-rev-dr-sewell-1769)

Mentioned as the source of redemption and the bread of life.

### [On the Death of the Rev. Mr. George Whitefield. 1770](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/on-the-death-of-the-rev-mr-george-whitefield-1770)

Referenced as the 'Impartial Saviour' offered to all, including Africans, and as the source of redeeming blood.

### [On the Death of a Young Lady of Five Years of Age](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/on-the-death-of-a-young-lady-of-five-years-of-age)

Implied as the 'Lord' whom Nancy beholds with glory crowned, central to the heavenly praise described.

### [On the Death of a Young Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/on-the-death-of-a-young-gentleman)

Implied as the divine source of the young gentleman's strength and the recipient of his soul.

### [Thoughts on the Works of Providence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/thoughts-on-the-works-of-providence)

Implied as the divine source of love and mercy, though not named directly; the poem speaks of 'Immortal Love' and 'God unseen'.

### [To a Clergyman on the Death of His Lady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/to-a-clergyman-on-the-death-of-his-lady)

Referenced as the one who died to atone for sin, conquered death, and secured eternal glory.

### [Isaiah 63:1–8](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/isaiah-63-1-8)

Portrayed as the Almighty Saviour who treads the winepress alone, atoning for sins and executing divine wrath.

### [A Funeral Poem on the Death of C. E. An Infant of Twelve Months](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/a-funeral-poem-on-the-death-of-c-e-an-infant-of-twelve-months)

Implied as the God who snatched the infant to the skies and the divine presence in heaven.

### [To a Lady on Her Remarkable Preservation in an Hurricane in North-Carolina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/to-a-lady-on-her-remarkable-preservation-in-an-hurricane-in-north-carolina)

Implied as the divine commander who orders the Nereid to release Maria.

### [To a Lady and Her Children, on the Death of Her Son and Their Brother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/to-a-lady-and-her-children-on-the-death-of-her-son-and-their-brother)

Implied as the source of heavenly joys and the God to whom immortal anthems are raised.

### [On the Death of J. C. An Infant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/on-the-death-of-j-c-an-infant)

Implied through Christian consolation and reference to heaven, cherubs, and divine command.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/i)

Referred to as a prince of heavenly birth who descends to earth, embodying divine humanity.

### [To His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor, on the Death of His Lady. March 24, 1773](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/to-his-honour-the-lieutenant-governor-on-the-death-of-his-lady-march-24-1773)

Referenced as the 'saint of old' who escaped death, and as part of the Christian consolation.

## Links

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