That from Dan's limits to Beersheba slew;[356]

Less fatal the repeated wars of Tyre,[357]

And less Jerusalem's avenging fire.[358]

With gentler terror these our state o'er-ran,

Than since our evidencing days began!

On every cheek a pale confusion sat,

Continued fear beyond the worst of fate!

Trust was no more, art, science, useless made,

All occupations lost but Corah's trade.

Meanwhile a guard on modest Corah wait,