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THE ARGUMENT.
The subject of the Poem is the command of God to Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac on Mount Moriah. The first XVII stanzas, descriptive of native scenery and individual feelings, are intended as an introduction to that sublimest of all acts of devotion—sublimest, because least influenced by any expectation of fame or hope of reward on earth. To a description of the scene of Abraham's dwelling-place succeeds his vision of future days,—and the author has attempted to epitomize the history of the Jews.
The expulsion of Hagar and Ishmaël.
Portraits of Abraham and Sara.
The perfection of Abraham in prosperity leads God to try him in adversity; and the unparalleled command is given. Closing scene between Abraham and Sara. The scene of the sacrifice.
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