89

John Newton (1725–1807) · Olney Hymns · Before Sermon · 1779

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Confirm the hope thy word allows,
Behold us waiting to be fed;
Bless the provisions of thy house,
And satisfy thy poor with bread:
Drawn by thine invitation Lord,
Thirsty and hungry we are come!
Now from the fullness of thy word,
Feast us, and send us thankful home.

Where this text comes from

First published in Olney Hymns (1779). First located printing is this volume; an earlier periodical printing has not been established. [1] [2] [3]

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Cite this poem

John Newton (1725–1807). “89.” First published in Olney Hymns (1779). Text: Poem Index, https://poemindex.org/john-newton/89/. Append #L14 to cite line 14, or #L4-L9 for lines 4–9.

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