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Isaac Watts - Psalm 78 part 2
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Israel`s rebellion and punishment.

O What a stiff rebellious house
Was Jacob`s ancient race!
False to their own most solemn vows,
And to their Maker`s grace.

They broke the cov`nant of his love,
And did his laws despise;
Forgot the works he wrought to prove
His power before their eyes.

They saw the plagues on Egypt light
From his revenging hand;
What dreadful tokens of his might
Spread o`er the stubborn land!

They saw him cleave the mighty sea,
And marched in safety through,
With wat`ry walls to guard their way,
Till they had `scaped the foe.

A wondrous pillar marked the road,
Composed of shade and light;
By day it proved a shelt`ring cloud,
A leading fire by night.

He from the rock their thirst supplied
The gushing waters fell,
And ran in rivers by their side,
A constant miracle.

Yet they provoked the Lord most High,
And dared distrust his hand:
"Can he with bread our host supply
Amidst this desert land?"

The Lord with indignation heard,
And caused his wrath to flame;
His terrors ever stand prepared
To vindicate his name.
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