Reduces this to food, when finely ground in mill.
But Moses’ cloud, more generous far, with open hand,
Sent down in plenty food prepared, by God’s command.15
For them who ate at Providence’s table, free,
God’s mercy was displayed;—a banner all could see.
For forty years that daily bread—abounding grace—
Failed not. Fond expectation’s utmost stretch took place.
But satisfaction followed not. The thankless crew
Demanded “leeks and onions;” as of old they knew.[408]
Ye who are Ahmed’s people, graced beyond compare,