A little East of Jordan

A little East of Jordan,
Evangelists record,
A Gymnast and an Angel
Did wrestle long and hard -

Till morning touching mountain
And Jacob, waxing strong,
The Angel begged permission
To Breakfast - to return!

Not so, said cunning Jacob!
"I will not let thee go
Except thou bless me - Stranger!"
The which acceded to -

Light swung the silver fleeces
"Peniel Hills beyond,
And the bewildered Gymnast
Found he had worsted God!