God's Trombones 7 Negro Sermons in Verse James Weldon Johnson Spirituals Poetry

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"God's Trombones, Seven Negro Sermons in Verse" by James Weldon Johnson, drawings by Aaron Douglas. Published by Viking Press, 4th prinitng 1971.
From the description, "The inspirational sermons of the old Negro preachers are set down as poetry in this collection -- a classic for more than forty years, frequently dramatized, recorded, and anthologized. Mr. Johnson tells in his preface of hearing these same themes treated by famous preachers in his youth; some of the sermons are still current, and like the spirituals they have taken a significant place in black folk art. In transmuting their essence into original and moving poetry, the author has also ensured the survival of a great oral tradition...."
Inscription on end page. No other markings. Dust jacket has small tear, see photo and is price clipped. Pages are clean. Binding is tight.(3c)