The Veil Lifted from Israel; What Israel Ought to Do and Hymns and Hebrew Melodies for Israel. (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876. Excerpt: ... "Eemember the days of old, consider the years of many generations" (Deut. xxxii. 7), and fulfil their important mission to oppose idolatry, and be a blessing to all nations. At.t, worlds within their destined orbits shine; All kingdoms rise and fall as God has willed j Upheld, directed by His grand design, His plans unsearchable are still fulfilled. Thus Israel's history, from ancient days, His wisdom, power, and ceaseless love displays The long-expected day is just at hand When Israel shall the wilderness forsake, Enter in marshall'd ranks the Promised Land, And full possession of its cities take. The presence of the Lord their shield shall be; His angel leads them on to victory. On Moab's flowery vales their tents are spread, Where vine-clad hills and lofty mountains rise; The purple light of eve on high is shed--A crescent moon adorns the tranquil skies. The fragrant air with joy the Hebrews breathe; Their maidens sing while garlands fresh they wreathe. Women--fit mothers of that nohle race--Beauteous in youth, come forth in joyful dance, Exulting triumph in each lovely face. Towards the host with songs they now advance; They sing of Sihon and Og--their overthrow, --Two mighty kings in battle-field laid low. The youthful warriors listen with delight, Gaze on the features fair and tresses dark; Their gaze is met with answering eyes more bright, Whose glance sends forth the clear electric spark; The spirit's lustre from the eyes' dark shade--The thoughts of love on wings of light conveyed. The goodly tents of all their tribes are seen; Jehovah's tabernacle gorgeous shines; A source of light Divine, its golden sheen Gleams through the curtains as the day declines. A veiled sun whose clouds refulgent give Thoughts of a brighter world where angels live. The ...