Joseph Friedlander, comp. The Standard Book of Jewish Verse. 1917.
By Abram S. IsaacsPassover
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Redeemed the hosts of Judah came.
The God of freedom high to praise.
In terror sank the wily foe!
In memory of that olden time.
That swell along the centuries.
All peace and joy—love’s atmosphere.
That not for feasting was this wrought;
In Pesach’s fragrant text for thee!
Be free—and burst the prison door!
Be free—no empty mockeries.
“Set free the spirit—it is Mine.”