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THE PERSECUTED JEW by STEPHEN TAYLOR DEKINS

First Line: WHEN STRIFE IS RAMPANT IN THE WORLD
Last Line: AND LEAD THEM TO THE GOLDEN GATE.
Subject(s): JEWS; JEWS - PERSECUTION; JUDAISM;
WHEN strife is rampant in the world,
And men and devils loudly cheer;
The hearts of men have turned to stone,
And cruel monsters, laugh and sneer.

In sorrow and the darkest gloom,
Our brother Jew has suffered long;
The God of Israel knows His own,
He their King is great and strong.

Defend the people, God of hosts,
Thou God of Israel, grand and great;
Look down and bless that noble race,
And lead them to the golden gate.



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