The yoke and the bit
These and the whip
Were the grip in the hand
The master held to rule him.
But God sent Allen
To lead his race
To manhood and worth
And a religious place.
Even now Allen’s spirit
Leads the van
To smash caste hatred
And equalize man.
Long live Allen
God protect his church
May his sons all remember
His principles ne’er forsake.
—Daniel Minort Baxter.
