Question

steal away to jesus. (steal away to jesus)
steal away. (steal away home)
steal away home. (havent got long)
i havent got long to stay here.

• african american spiritual, (pre - 1852)

though most african american spirituals were sung with a christian based religious theme, they would have often alternate means within the lyrics. what words could have been as code and what would be their meaning?
a midnight hour and home; referring to the time to escape to the north.
b green trees are bending and thunder; referring to a bad storm they experienced.
c trumpet sounds and steal; referring to the signal to take food or supplies from the masters house.
d sinners stand a - trembling and away to jesus; referring to the people who need help with religious understanding.

Explanation:

African - American spirituals often had coded language related to the Underground Railroad and escape. "Midnight hour" was a common code for the time to start an escape, and "home" often referred to freedom in the North. Other options do not align with the known coded - language themes of these spirituals.

Answer:

A. Midnight hour and home; referring to the time to escape to the North.