Travels in the interior districts of Africa: performed under the direction and patronage of the African Association, in the years 1795, 1796, and 1797

by Mungo Park

And Mercy’s voice has hush’d the blast.

The wind is heard in whispers low;

The White Man, far away must go;—

But ever in his heart will bear

Remembrance of the Negro’s care.

CHORUS.

Go, White Man, go;—but with thee bear

The Negro’s wish, the Negro’s prayer;

Remembrance of the Negro’s care.