Complete Writings
A source page for quotes linked to Phillis Wheatley.
“May be refined, and join the angelic train.”
“Thou didst, in strains of eloquence refin'd, Inflame the soul, and captivate the mind.”
“Through thickest gloom look back, immortal shade, On that confusion which thy death has made.”
“Remember, Christians, Negroes, black as Cain, /May be refin'd and join th' angelic train.”
“Proceed, great chief, with virtue on thy sideThy every action let the goddess guide.”