Abolitionist John Brown was executed on charges of treason, murder and insurrection on December 2, 1859, only 6 weeks after his arrest and October raid on Harper’s Ferry to free the slaves. Oh My, how times have changed with respect to speedy justice! The song below highlights for history the effects of Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry.

2/2 >>I listened to the song to see if it helps me understand better. In fact, I like the song:https://t.co/i0Po8vGkRW

— Gazette (@Ferd3desk) September 21, 2023

John Brown said that his punishment of death by hanging was unjust because he didn’t murder anyone and was being treated like he did.

I love verse 4 of the song.

Verse IV.

John Brown was John the Baptist, of the Christ we are to see — Christ, who of the bondman shall the Liberator be; and soon throughout the sunny South, the slaves shall all be free. For his soul is marching on; Glory, etc.