To any National Air; for we in Egypt
Know little of the music of Chanaan.
Benjamin. If such be your wish, I'll sing the song
I often sing to soothe my father's breast
When he is sad with memory of the past.
(He sings.) Air, 'Phillis is my only joy,' etc.:—
Joseph was my favourite boy,
Rachel's firstborn Son and pride:
His father's hope, his father's joy,
Begotten in life's eventide," etc.