STANDS TO REASON
Reuben was a bright young lad who attended Hebrew School;
He always got his answers right, for he was no-one's fool.
His teacher, Mr Goldblatt had been lecturing the class
About the roots of Judaism and how things came to pass.
Reuben put his hand up and said 'I want to know
The answers to some questions, regarding long ago'
'Speak up' said Mr Goldblatt, 'I'll gladly put you straight
About our nation's history from the very earliest date.'
Said Reuben 'Well, sir, is it true, as true as it can be,
That the Children of Israel, when pursued, crossed over the Red Sea?'
'Indeed, it's true' Mr Goldblatt said; 'They followed all God's signs.'
Said Reuben 'And did the Children of Israel defeat the Philistines?'
'Indeed. indeed' Mr Goldblatt said 'Everything you say is true.'
Continued Reuben ' Is it right that they built the Temple too?'
'Yes' replied the teacher 'And they fought the Roman hoardes.
Our own Children of Israel fought against their mighty swords.
Now Reuben, what's the line of thought you're so keen on pursuing?'
'I want to know' said Reuben
'What all the grownups were doing.'
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