1. O noble and generous people, a call
Seeking relief for the frail, broken one

2. I seek refuge with the living and the dead
Yet find no refuge with either of them

3. This is no Moses, companion of Pharaoh
Nor is there power in his staff

4. So aid me, appoint a messenger for me
With sharp wit and wise judgement

5. Or soothe my heart with despair, for I
Have struggled in great hardship