Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A HYMN FOR THE RELIEF OF ISRAEL, by CANON JENKINS First Line: When israel's sons in egypt groaned Last Line: And set thy chosen people free! Subject(s): Israel; Jews; Jews - Exodus From Egypt; Oppression; Judaism | ||||||||
WHEN Israel's sons in Egypt groaned, Beneath the proud oppressor's yoke, The God of Love his children owned, The Lord of Might their bondage broke. With mighty arm and outstretched hand, By signs and wonders great and sore, He led them forth from Egypt's land, He gave them rest on Caanan's shore. Now spread through far and distant lands, Yet never lostenchained, yet free To Thee they lift their suppliant hands, And raise them with their hearts to Thee. Thy word still livesthat word which taught The mouth that cursed Thy flock to bless; That word which their salvation wrought, That faith which still their lips confess. O! turn the hearts of those who still Tread down Thy living sanctuary, Send forth the mandate of Thy will, And set Thy chosen people free! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE RABBI'S SON-IN-LAW by SABINE BARING-GOULD A LITTLE HISTORY by DAVID LEHMAN FOR I WILL CONSIDER YOUR DOG MOLLY by DAVID LEHMAN JEWISH GRAVEYARDS, ITALY by PHILIP LEVINE NATIONAL THOUGHTS by YEHUDA AMICHAI SOUNDS OF THE RESURRECTED DEAD MAN'S FOOTSTEPS (#3): 2. ANGEL ... by MARVIN BELL SONNET ADDRESSED TO SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE by CANON JENKINS |
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