The poem is a tribute to the 39th US Congress and its efforts to abolish slavery. It highlights the moral obligation of the nation to end the injustice of slavery and praises the courage of those who fought for it. The speaker emphasizes the importance of unity among abolitionists and the need for collective action to bring about change.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1847 · Genre: Political Poetry, Social Commentary, Historical Literature