For the Poor

When Hagar found the bottle spent, And wept o'er Ishmael; A message from the Lord was sent To guide her to a well.

Should not Elijah's cake and cruse Convince us at this day, A gracious God will not refuse Provisions by the way?

His saints and servants shall be fed, The promise is secure; " Bread shall be given them," as He said, " Their water shall be sure."

Repasts far richer they shall prove, Than all earth's dainties are; ' Tis sweet to taste a Saviour's love, Though in the meanest fare.

To Jesus then your trouble bring, Nor murmur at your lot; While you are poor and He is King, You shall not be forgot.