| Joseph Friedlander, comp. The Standard Book of Jewish Verse. 1917. | | | | Lines | | By Alice Rhine |
| | | | Written on hearing a learned Lawyer say in Court, that “the Jews were hated alike by God and man.” |
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SAY not that we are cut off by Thee, Guardian of Israel’s race; | |
| Despite of all our waywardness, in Thy love we hold a place; | |
| And in our dark and bitter hours, we still can turn to Thee | |
| For guidance or for comfort, when earthly pleasures flee. | |
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| Not utterly abhorred by Thee!—man cannot trace Thy ways | 5 |
| Nor reach into Thy hidden path, O Thou of ancient days. | |
| And must we still be taunted and told we are forgot. | |
| Condemned alike by Thee and man, our destiny a blot. | |
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| Believe it not, believe it not! we are God’s chosen still | |
| To whom He hath in mercy given the records of His will! | 10 |
| To whom He hath in kindness said, “Fear not, for thou art Mine, | |
| I have called thee by My holy name, and glory shall be thine.” | | | |
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