Masques & Phases by Robert Ross
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page 70 of 205 (34%)
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She was philosemite, and from the reference to Lord Beaconsfield we can
easily date the following:-- You who doubt the truth of Scripture, Pray tell me, then, who are the Jews? Scattered in all lands and nations, Pray why their evidence refuse? It seems to me you must be blind; Are they not daily gaining ground? We find them now in every land, And well-nigh ruling all around. Their music is most sweet to hear; Jews were Rossini and Mozart, Mendelssohn, too, and Meyerbeer; Grisi in song could charm the heart. The funds their princes hold in hand; Their merchants trade both near and far; Ill-used and robbed they long have been, Yet wealthy now they surely are. In Germany who has great sway? Prince Bismarck, most will answer me; Our own Prime Minister retains A name that shows his pedigree. Who after this will dare to say They nought in these strange people see; |
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