Within the fated city’s bound,
Who worshiped God with zeal and truth,
They should avert the dreaded wrath.
So, now, the faith of one restored
To health and strength the Syrian Lord,
Amidst the slaves, a Hebrew maid,
Obedience to her mistress paid,
And, sympathizing with her woe,
Sought means to save the dreaded blow;
A holy prophet dwelt, she told,