Who can retell the things that befell us,
Who can count them?
In every age a hero or sage,
Came to our aid.

Who can retell the things that befell us,
Who can count them?
In every age a hero or sage,
Came to our aid.

Hark! In days of yore in Israel’s ancient land,
Brave Maccabeus led the faithful band.
But now all Israel must as one arise,
Redeem itself through deed and sacrifice.

Who can retell the things that befell us,
Who can count them?
In every age a hero or sage,
Came to our aid.