Book III · Hymn 57 · For the Poor

William Cowper

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.