Saepe expugnaverunt

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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:

Verse 4

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

Verse 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.