A little East of Jordan,
Evangelists record,
A Gymnast and an Angel
Did wrestle long and hard --
Till morning touching mountain --
And Jacob, waxing strong,
The Angel begged permission
To Breakfast -- to return --
Not so, said cunning Jacob!
I will not let thee go
Except thou bless me -- Stranger!
The which acceded to --
Light swung the silver fleeces
Peniel Hills beyond,
And the bewildered Gymnast
Found he had worstedGod!