A sword and fire I will take,
For sacrifice I must make;
God’s bidding will I not forsake,
But ay obedient be.”
There was a deep silence in the crowd, as speaking in a very clear, gentle voice, Isaac made reply:
“Father, I am all ready
To do your bidding meekly;
To bear this wood full bound am I
As you command me.”
Abraham then in trembling tone gave a blessing to his son, whose look of bewilderment and growing fear brought tears to the eyes of some of the women at the window.