Theology

"Theology" is part of Betty Jackson King's song grouping A Set of Three Dunbar Poems. In Theology, King pairs the comical text with a soaring melody and accompaniment that sets up a plot twist and the punchline.

Date: 1973Composer: Betty Jackson KingText: Paul Laurence DunbarSong Collection: A Set of Three Dunbar Poems

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Theology
by Paul Laurence Dunbar

There is a heaven, for ever, day by day,
The upward longing of my soul doth tell me so.
There is a hell, I’m quite sure; for pray,
If there were not, where would my neighbours go?

Sheet Music

A Set of Three Dunbar Poems

Composer(s): Betty Jackson King

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