He’ll accompany them on their return.
Now when earth her dark mantle of night had put on,
And men’s eyes in deep slumber were sealed;
In that solemn hour was the voice of God heard,
And his will to the Prophet revealed.
“Thou shalt not go with them!” distinctly was said,
“Nor to curse the Lord’s people presume;”
So the Princes of Moab returned as they came,
And left Balaam reluctant at home.
Again unto Balaam were messages sent,