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BY PHILLIS WHEATLEYO thou bright jewel in my aim I strive
To comprehend thee. Thine own words declare
Wisdom is higher than a fool can reach.
I cease to wonder, and no more attempt
Thine height t'explore, or fathom thy profound.
But, O my soul, sink not into despair,
Virtue is near thee, and with gentle hand
Would now embrace thee, hovers o'er thine head.
Fain would the heaven-born soul with her converse,
Then seek, then court her for her promised bliss.
Auspicious queen, thine heavenly pinions spread,
And lead celestial Chastity along;
Lo! now her sacred retinue descends,
Arrayed in glory from the orbs above.
Attend me, Virtue, thro' my youthful years!
O leave me not to the false joys of time!
But guide my steps to endless life and bliss.
Greatness, or Goodness, say what I shall call thee,
To give an higher appellation still,
Teach me a better strain, a nobler lay,
O Thou, enthroned with Cherubs in the realms of day!
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Who is phillis wheatley's family member?
Phylis Wheatley did not have a family she was bought by the Wheatley family
What was Phillis Wheatley's favorite color?
Phillis Wheatley's favorite color was purple.
How did phillis wheatley get her name?
the slave ship she went on was called phillis
Who was Nathaniel Wheatley?
Nathaniel Wheatley was like a brother to Phillis Wheatley. He taught her how to read,write,and speak English. He helped Phillis Wheatley become a famous African American poetess. He taught her Greek,and Latin.He is the son to John and Susanna Wheatley
What side did phillis wheatley support?
patriot
Was phillis wheatley patriotic?
Yes, Phillis Wheatley was a patriot.
When did Phillis Wheatley have her kids?
MaryElizaGeorgethese were Phillis Wheatley's children
Is phillis wheatley related to john wheatley?
No. John Wheatley bought phillis at a slave auction
Who taught Phillis Wheatley to read?
Mary wheatley tought phillis how to read.( Mary is phillis's daughter.)
Is phillis wheatley's husband still alive.?
Phillis Wheatley's husband is dead
Was John Wheatley the master of Phillis Wheatley?
Phillis Wheatley was a slave to Susannah and John Wheatley. John Wheatley bought her at a slave sale on the Boston wharf.
How many brothers and sisters did Phillis Wheatley?
did phillis wheatley have any sisters and brothers
When did phillis wheatley die?
Phillis Wheatley died December 25 2009 at 12;00pm in her sleep.
What is phillis wheatleys middle name?
her middle name was Sasha
Is wheatley college named after phillis wheatley?
yes
What did phillis wheatley do in her childhood?
Phillis wrote poems
What year did phillis wheatley die and what age?
Phillis Wheatley died on December 5, 1784. She was 31.
