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[Written for the Journal]

"PENIEL"

From the November 1912 issue of The Christian Science Journal


Upon the rugged field the wrestlers fought Till far into the night, and Jacob wrought For mastery, till his foe for mercy sought. And still they strove, and still with brave intent, Though torn his thigh, the sinews reft and rent, Our father bore his baneful chastisement.