La- Re- La- C. When Israel was a child, I loved him, Re- La- I called him like a son out of Egypt. Re- La- But the more I repeated my call, Fa La- The further he strayed from me. La- Do Sol La- A. HE DID NOT SEE THAT ALL MY CARE WAS FOR HIM. (x2) Sol La- Sol ISRA-EL! ISRA-EL! ISRA-EL! La- Re- La- C. I taught Ephraim how to take his first steps, Re- La- I steered him straight, using reins of kindness; Re- La- I was to him like someone Fa La- who lifts a baby close to his cheek. La- Do A. HE DID NOT SEE ... La- Re- La- C. You will be forced to go back into Egypt, Re- La- the Assyrian king will wipe out all your sons, Fa La- because my people refused to convert to me. La- Do A. HE DID NOT SEE ... La- Re- La- C. O Ephraim, how could I give you up? Re- La- My heart recoils at the thought of parting from you. Re- La- I will not destroy you, Fa La- for I am God, not man. La- Do A. HE DID NOT SEE ... La- Re- La- C. I will roar, and my sons will come from Egypt, Re- La- swiftly flying, like a bird. Re- La- They will come speeding Fa La- from Assyria like a dove. La- Do A. HE DID NOT SEE ...