But I[187] had declared the How(?) 19

I should set thee[188] among the sons,

And should give thee a land of delight,

Fairest domain of the nations.

And said, Thou would'st call Me Father,

Nor from after Me turn.

As a woman plays false to her fere,[189] 20

So to Me ye played false!

[O House of Israel, Rede of the Lord.]

Hark! 21