For the Jews

Father of faithful Abraham hear
Our earnest suit for Abraham's seed:
Justly they claim the softest tear
From us, adopted in their stead,
Who mercy through their fall obtain.
And Christ by their rejection gain.

Outcasts from Thee, and scatter'd wide
Through every nation under heaven,
Blaspheming whom they crucified,
Unsaved, unpitied, unforgiven.
Branded like Cain, they bear their load,
Abhorr'd of men, and cursed of God.

But hast Thou finally forsook,
For ever cast Thine own away?
Wilt Thou not bid the murderers look
On Him they pierced, and weep, and pray?
Yes, gracious God, Thy word is past.
All Israel shall be saved at last.

Come then. Thou great Deliverer come.
The veil irom Jacob's heart remove.
Receive Thine ancient people home.
That quicken'd by Thy dying love,
The world may their reception find,
Life from the dead for all mankind.