I saw it distinctly from this very spot.

Hear me now, Adonai.

But canst Thou hear my words, oh Lord, in such a tempest?
Surely Thou canst; for they call Thee omnipotent and, if Thou dost hear me and dost understand the meaning of my words, Thou wilt see with Thy mighty eyes, if such is Thy will, that I speak the truth.

Then Thou wilt surely remember the vow Thou didst make to the people through Thy servant Moses.
"Among the Egyptians, I have witnessed treachery and murder and shameful wiles; their deeds have filled me, who am myself but a sinful, inexperienced youth, with horror and indignation.

How couldst Thou, from whom all good is said to proceed, and whom Miriam calls truth itself, act like those abominable men and break faith with those who trusted in Thee?
I know, Thou great and mighty One, that this is far from Thee, nay, perhaps it is a sin even to cherish such a thought.