So did his grandfather on the altar lie,
The wood was laid, a sacrificing knife,
Was lifted up to take poor Isaac's life.
But heaven that ne'er design'd the lad should die,
Stopt the bold hand, and shew'd a lamb just by,
Thus in like manner did the all-wise decree,
His brethrens plots should disappointed be:
}For while within the Pit poor Joseph lay,
And they set down to eat and drink and play,