Chap-books of the eighteenth century . s relate. And Joseph shewd him Egypts future fate. Seven years of plenty should to Egypt come, In which they scarce could get their harvests in. Which by seven years of dearth eat up should be; As were the fair kine by the lean he see. For Famine Sir, said he, provide therefore. And in the years of Plenty lay up store. What Joseph said, seemd good in Pharohs eyes,Who did esteem him of all men most wise :Since God, said Pharoah has shewn this to shalt thro all the land be next to made him second in his chariot bow the knee before
Chap-books of the eighteenth century . s relate. And Joseph shewd him Egypts future fate. Seven years of plenty should to Egypt come, In which they scarce could get their harvests in. Which by seven years of dearth eat up should be; As were the fair kine by the lean he see. For Famine Sir, said he, provide therefore. And in the years of Plenty lay up store. What Joseph said, seemd good in Pharohs eyes,Who did esteem him of all men most wise :Since God, said Pharoah has shewn this to shalt thro all the land be next to made him second in his chariot bow the knee before him all men cryd. JOSEPHS BRETHEREN COME INTO EGYPT TO BUY CORN. Now Josephs Lord of Egypt, all things thereAre by the King committed to his care:The plenteous years come on as Joseph earth produces more than barns can hold :New store-houses were in each city made,Where all the corn about it up was laid. The History of Joseph and his Brethren. ly Till he had gotten such a numerous store,That it was vain to count it any But famine docs to plenty next succeed, And in all lands but Egypt there was need; For they neglecting to lay up such store. Had spent their Stock, and soon became so poor, That in the land of Eg)pt there was bread, By fames loud trump, thro every land was spread. Old Jacob heard it, and to his sons thus said. Why look you thus, as if you was afraid ? Theres Corn in Egypt, therefore go and try, That we may eat and live, not starve and die. Josephs ten bretheren straitway thither went, Their corn in Canaan being almost spent Tliis Joseph knew, for him they came before, As being Lord of all the Egyptian store; And as they came to him did each one bow, But little thought hed been the Dreamer now. From whence came you ? said Joseph as they stood, My Lord say they from Canaan to buy food. I dont believe it, said Joseph very high, I rather think you came the land to spy, That you abroad its nakedness may tell, Come, come, 1 know your purpose very well;
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