138. The Punishment of Luxury and Intemperance; or, Chastisement and Salvation

1 When Israel sinn'd, the Lord reprov'd,
And fill'd their hearts with dread;
Yet he forgave the men he lov'd,
And sent them heavenly bread.

2 He fed them with a liberal hand,
And made his treasures known;
He gave the midnight clouds command
To pour provision down.

3 The manna like a morning shower
Lay thick around their feet;
The food of heaven, so light so pure;
As though 'twere angels meat.

4 But they in murmuring language said,
"Is manna all our feast?
"We loathe this light, this airy bread;
"We must have flesh to taste."

5 "Ye shall have flesh to please your lust,"
The Lord in wrath reply'd,
And sent them quails like sand or dust,
Heap'd up on every side.

6 He gave them all their own desire;
And greedy as they fed,
His vengeance burnt with secret fire,
And smote the rebels dead.

7 When some were slain the rest return'd
And sought the Lord with tears;
Under the rod they fear'd and mourn'd,
But soon forgot their fears.

8 Oft he chastis'd, and still forgave,
'Till, by his gracious hand
The nation he resolv'd to save
Possess'd the promis'd land.

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First Line: When Israel sinn'd, the Lord reprov'd
Title: The Punishment of Luxury and Intemperance; or, Chastisement and Salvation
Language: English
Publication Date: 1786
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Topic: Backsliding: pardoned; Children: instructed; Education: religious (7 more...)
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