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A portion or Extract of
ANNALS OF THE POOR

the portion being
A NEGRO SERVANT

by
Legh Richmond - (1772 - 1827)

This extract is compiled and published with the full understanding that by today’s standards, (called “political correctness”) it will surely be found by some to be offensive in its grammar, content and terms used. Be reminded, it is written in the acceptable and proper terms of its time in the early 1800s.

The challenge we issue with its publication is for the reader to find and see the glory of God in the salvation of his elect. When Moses’ asked God to show him his glory, God declared his ‘goodness’ to be his glory. He proceeded by emphatically declaring that he will show mercy to a people. He is determined that not all men will perish. This story is a demonstration of his purpose and determination to have a whole multitude of people just like his Son, The Lord Jesus Christ.

William, The Negro Servant, was taken by drunken sailors from his homeland, transported, and sold as a slave in Jamaica. But what those merchandisers of men intended for evil, God intended for good.

The true purpose of God for William was;

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you: when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour: I gave Egypt for your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for you. Since you were precious in my sight, you have been honourable, and I have loved you: therefore will I give men for you, and people for your life. (Isaiah 43:2-4)

The safety and welfare of William was sure;

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. (John 10:27-29)

“Goot friends and bredren in Christ Jesus, God bless you all, and bring you to heaven at de last."—William (The Negro Servant)