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57. When Hagar found the bottle spent

Hymn 57

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, he has said, Their water shall be sure.”

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.