An Hymn to the Morning

The poem is a tribute to the beauty of nature and the power of God's creation. It describes the morning sunrise and the speaker's awe at its majesty. The poem also touches on themes of hope, renewal, and the cyclical nature of life.

By Phillis Wheatley · First published 1773 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Nature

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