The wells are our Father's, but still they're so deep,

The wells are our Father's, but still they're so deep,

 

That shepherds are needed to water the sheep;

That shepherds are needed to water the sheep;

 

And shall they thus labor and toil for our good,

And shall they thus labor and toil for our good,

 

And we not supply them with clothing and food?

And we not supply them with clothing and food?

 

 

How can we still hope that our souls are new born,

How can we still hope that our souls are new born,

 

And muzzle the oxen which tread out the corn!—

And muzzle the oxen which tread out the corn!—

 

Did God care for oxen, or did he say thus,

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