Olney Hymn 52 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.(To guide her to a well...):

Genesis xxi.19.(Should not Elijah's cake and cruse...): 1 Kings xvii.14.("Their water shall be sure."):

Isaiah xxxiii.16.