William Cowper
8,6,8,6
For the poor.
When Hagar found the bottle spent,
Gen 21:19
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,
1Ki 17:14
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, he has said,
Their water shall be sure.|
Isa 33:16
Repasts far richer they shall prove
Than all earth's dainties are;
'Tis sweet to taste a Savior's love,
Though in the meanest fare.
To JESUS then your trouble bring,
Nor murmur at your lot;
While you art poor, and he is King,
You shall not be forgot.