CXXIX. Oft they, now Israel may say

1 Oft they, now Israel may say,
me from my youth assail'd;
Oft they assail'd me from my youth,
yet never have prevail'd.

2 Upon my back the plowers plow'd,
and furrows long did cast:
The righteous Lord hath cut the cords
of wicked men at last.

3 They that hate me shall be asham'd
and turned back also,
And made as grass upon the house,
which withers ere it grow:

4 Whereof the mower cannot find
enough to fill his hand;
Nor can he fill his lap that goes
to glean upon the land.

5 Nor passers by pray God on them
to let his blessing fall;
Nor say, We bless you in his Name,
who is Lord over all.

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First Line: Oft they, now Israel may say
Author: N.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1790
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