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Rh His hand sustained them in the parting woe,
 * And gave bright vision to the heart of each;

His waters bore them where they wished to go,
 * Then swept them seaward from the very beach!

Their home is reached, their fetters now are riven,
 * Their humble toil is o'er,—their rest has come;

A land was promised and a land is given,—
 * But, oh! God help the waiting ones at home!