Balaam's Prophecy: Or, the Star of Jacob

Verse 1

The son of Beor's op'ning eyes, Mid visions of unfolding skies, Beholds the promis'd day afar, The day of Jacob's rising star.

Verse 2

He saw—believ'd the God on high, Nor dar'd that people to defy, In whom, as members pure and clean, Iniquity is never seen.

Verse 3

Hath Isr'el righteousness alone? Are not the Gentiles, Lord, thy own? What saith the word? "All souls are mine" Thy words are true; the world is thine.