Phyllis Wheatley’s tone in “Thoughts on the Works of Providence” is one that is grateful for the small things that God has done in her life. In her poem, Wheatley focuses on God’s gift of waking to see another day. This is of importance to her due to it being something that not assured to anyone. However, Phyllis Wheatley does not comment on the success of winning a battle, overcoming an illness, or finances for those things are not of importance to her. She understands his work in nature then appreciates that he is greater than her matters and is more than worthy to be praised. Her relationship with God is what she seeks the more than
