The chosen people The treasured Trading in purple Granted privileges Led to a promised land, and Found themselves burdened To be low, to be brought down To be hunted for their blessings Tongues caught, cut out Mid sentencing-- For true judgement would be next to come-- Learned to harden their words Creating literature Script to be handed out Dispersed and integrated Ensuring future generations A code enshrining values For all the people of earth The chosen people The treasured Building kingdoms On their backs, and With their hands Carrying the everlasting covenant In their hearts While they rise, and While in decent Upholding the commandments Knowing their mission Enduring each attack Flourishing in the light of the Lord As beggar and bourgeoisie As citizen and exile Facing blood libels, and Crusades, the scapegoats The target of those who hate The chosen people The treasured In diaspora Having no homeland Carrying out their duties Uplifting the human spirit Influencing cult...