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Ram in the Thicket

from Manna by Shelley Posen

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Now in the Bible, so I’ve read
God called to Abraham and thus he said
“Before two days are past and gone
“You must sacrifice Isaac, your beloved son.”

Oh, don’t despair, there’s a ram in the thicket
God is there, there’s a ram in the thicket
He hears your prayer, there’s a ram in the thicket
There’s a ram in the thicket by the grace of God.

Next morning Abraham did depart
With a grieving soul and an aching heart
He took young Isaac by the hand
But he told him not God’s cruel command.

“Oh, Father, for the sacrifice
“I see the fire, I see the knife
“But where’s the lamb?” young Isaac cried
“Oh, my son, God will provide.”

Then Abraham he bound his son
He laid him on the altar stone
He raised the knife to do God’s command
God called, “Abraham, stay thy hand!”

The father freed the son he loved
He’d proved his faith to God above
Then in the bushes he cast his eyes
Saw a ram God sent for a sacrifice.

Now there is a moral, the rabbis say
The good Lord tests you every day
And if your faith is strong and true
There’s a ram in the thicket and it’s there for you.

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from Manna, released January 10, 2003

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Shelley Posen Ottawa, Ontario

SHELLEY POSEN is a Canadian songwriter and performer of his own and traditional songs. He writes in many styles and on many subjects. His songs are widely recognized for their wit, craftsmanship, and the profound effect many seem to have on listeners.

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