Is turn'd, our houses unto Aliens gone,

3 Our mothers are become as widowes, wee

As Orphans all, and without father be;

355 4 Waters which are our owne, wee drunke, and pay,

And upon our owne wood a price they lay.

5 Our persecutors on our necks do sit,

They make us travaile, and not intermit,

6 We stretch our hands unto th'Egyptians

360 To get us bread; and to the Assyrians.