Recitative

ZEBUL
But Jephtha comes. Kind Heav'n, assist our plea
O Jephtha, with an eye of pity look
On thy repentant brethren in distress.
Forgetful of thy wrongs, redress thy sire
Thy friends, thy country in extreme despair.

JEPHTHA
I will, so please it Heav'n, and these the terms:
If I command in war, the like command,
Should Heav'en vouchsafe us a victorious peace,
Shall still be mine.

ZEBUL
Agreed. Be witness, Heav'ns