When Israel by the Almighty led

Verse 1

When Isra'l, by th'Almighty led, (Enrich'd with their Oppressor's Spoil) From Egypt march'd, and Jacob's Seed From Bondage in a foreign Soil;

Verse 2

JEHOVAH, for his Residence, Chose out Imperial Judah's Tent, His Mansion Royal, and from thence Through Israel's Camp his Orders sent.

Verse 3

The distant Sea with Terror saw, And from th'Almighty's Presence fled; Old Jordan's Streams surpriz'd with Awe, Retreated to their Fountain's Head.

Verse 4

The taller Mountains skipp'd like Rams, When Danger near the Fold they hear; The Hills skipp'd after them like Lambs, Affrighted by their Leader's Fear.

Verse 5

O Sea, what made your Tide withdraw, And naked leave your oozy Bed? Why Jordan, against Nature's Law, Recoild'st thou to thy Fountain's Head?

Verse 6

Why, Mountains did ye skip like Rams, When Danger does approach the Fold? Why after you, the Hills like Lambs, When they their Leader's Flight behold?

Verse 7

Earth tremble on; well may'st thou fear Thy LORD and Maker's Face to see; When Jacob's awful GOD draws near, 'Tis Time for Earth and Seas to flee.

Verse 8

To flee from GOD, who Nature's Law Confirms and cancels at his Will; Who Springs, from flinty Rocks, can draw, And thirsty Vales with Water fill.