Swing Low Sweet Chariot

What is the main conflict in Swing Low Sweet Chariot ?

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Regardless of whether it originated from one composer or from a whole community, "Swing Low Sweet Chariot" was a popular song, sung throughout the South by slaves while they worked and during their occasional times of rest and prayer. The lyrics use biblical imagery and follow a slow, deep melody. They express the desire for a release from bondage and a return to home-geographi­cally, the land of Africa, or spiritually, the peace of heaven. To this day, "Swing Low Sweet Char­iot" has remained popular, performed by gospel singers throughout the world, imbuing audiences with religious spirituality.