Уильям Купер (William Cowper)

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.