God
Cone uses imagery to describe the black experience of God. He states that there are different accounts of this, including that: "God is a heart-fixer and a mind-regulator. God is the One who binds the broken heart and eases the pain of the afflicted."
Here, Cone uses emotive imagery to describe the impact the presence of God has on people's lives. Overall, he argues that a person's relationship to God is a very personal and subjective thing, and will be informed by their own personal experiences.
Jesus
On a similar note, Cone looks at the relationship people might have with Jesus. He states that for a person, the presence of Jesus might have a significant impact on their life, helping them to cope with their painful experiences and emotions:
"Jesus rescued me from the gates of hell and restored my soul to his bosom."
The Matrix of Black Theology
Cone writes about the black experience of God, and what God might mean to different people. He states that everyone's expression of religious faith is different, using imagery to describe this:
"Some will shout, moan and cry; others will walk, run and clap their hands. Then there are those who will keep still, using silence as a sign of the presence of God in their midst. This is part of the matrix of Black Theology and the source out of which truth is given."
