Poetry · Theme

Injustice and Divine Justice

How Poetry develops Injustice and Divine Justice.

While earthly justice fails the enslaved, the poems express a steadfast hope that God will ultimately deliver the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable.

Where it surfaces

The Slave
The speaker calls on justice to arise and plead for the oppressed, suggesting a divine reckoning for the nation's sins.
A Prayer
Contrasts earthly chains and oppression with God's supreme power and ultimate justice.