Thy dark and shadowy masses rise,

A solace to his weary eyes;

Then gladly on he wends, for he

Becomes refreshed at sight of thee;

For well he knows, that springs and fruit,

Above, below, thy sides salute;

For o'er the wastes of Rephidim,

There is no spot of peace for him,

Until he reach the rock, whence burst

A well, to quench the raging thirst