Prologue to Scene I

We show you a story
To stir your remembrance,
To bring you a challenge!
Behold the beginnings:

In far-off Jamaica
The pioneers storm-driven
Narrate to old comrades
Their Island adventure.

In far-off Jamaica—
Where, freed from their slave-chains,
Dark African exiles
Speed thoughts to their homeland. 

And long that the Gospel
Their own hearts rejoicing
Shall dawn on their kinsmen
And lighten their darkness.

 O greet, then, with honour
These true sons of Carey 
By whom God has destined
A heritage for us!