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A little East of Jordan  

A little East of Jordan

Evangelists record

A Gymnast and an Angel
Did wrestle long and hard --
Till morning touching mountain --
And Jacob
waxing strong

The Angel begged permission
To Breakfast -- to return --
Not so
said cunning Jacob!
"I will not let thee go
Except thou bless me" -- Stranger!
The which acceded to --
Light swung the silver fleeces
"Peniel" Hills beyond

And the bewildered Gymnast
Found he had worsted God!