# Jesus — Poetry character guide

> Jesus in Poetry by Langston Hughes.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lord Jesus

**First appearance:** 0037-prayer-meeting

## Who they are

The central Christian figure, invoked in prayers and spiritual poems.

## In the story

### [When Sue Wears Red](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/chapters/when-sue-wears-red)

Invoked with trumpets to witness and celebrate the beauty of Susanna Jones.

### [Drama for Winter Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/chapters/drama-for-winter-night)

Implied as the figure to whom the man appeals ('St. Peter', 'God') in his final plea.

### [God to Hungry Child](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/chapters/god-to-hungry-child)

The voice of God speaking, though not explicitly named, the divine figure who denies the child a place in the world.

### [Prayer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/chapters/prayer)

Addressed as 'Lord God' in the prayer.

### [Judgment Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/chapters/judgment-day)

Addressed as Lord Jesus and Kind Jesus, offering reassurance.

### [Feet o’ Jesus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/chapters/feet-o-jesus)

The divine figure addressed as 'ma little Jesus' whose mercy and hand are sought.

### [Song: Rocks and the Firm Roots of Trees](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/chapters/song-rocks-and-the-firm-roots-of-trees)

Invoked in the plea 'Sing, O Lord Jesus!' as a source of strength.

### [Song for a Dark Girl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/chapters/song-for-a-dark-girl)

Addressed as 'white Lord Jesus' in a bitter question about the use of prayer.

### [Gal's Cry for a Dying Lover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/chapters/gal-s-cry-for-a-dying-lover)

Implored to have mercy and not take the lover.

### [Shout](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/chapters/shout)

Addressed as 'Little Jesus' in a call to listen to prophets and saints.

### [Fire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/chapters/fire)

Implied as the Lord to whom the speaker cries out for mercy.

### [Sinner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/chapters/sinner)

Addressed as 'Lord' in the sinner's plea for mercy.

## Links

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