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James Weldon Johnson was an American author, poet, musician, and civil rights activist. He is known for his poetry, novels, and musical compositions, and was a significant figure in the American civil rights movement.

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“And Satan smiled, stretched out his hand, and said, "O War, of all the scourges of humanity, I crown you chief.”

Said War Hands Humanity Chiefs Satan Crowns Scourge

Book:Fifty years and Other Poems (EasyRead Large Edition)

Source: Fifty years and Other Poems (EasyRead Large Edition)

“So God stepped over to the edge of the world And He spat out the seven seas; He batted His eyes, and the lightnings flashed; He clapped His hands, and the thunders rolled; And the waters above the earth came down, The cooling waters came down.”

World Hands Eye Earth Water Sea Seven Edges His Eyes Lightning Thunder Cooling Spats Edge Of The World

Book:Complete Poems

Source: Complete Poems

“With his head in his hands, God thought and thought, Till he thought: I'll make me a man!”

Men Hands

Book:Complete Poems

Source: Complete Poems

“Young man, young man, your arm's too short to box with God.”

Men God Hands Young Arms Boxes Young Man Godly Too Short

Author:James Weldon Johnson