90

I

Now, Lord, inspire the preacher’s heart,
And teach his tongue to speak;
Food to the hungry soul impart,
And cordials to the weak.

II

Furnish us all with light and pow’rs
To walk in wisdom’s ways;
So shall the benefit be ours,
And thou shalt have the praise.

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). “90.” First published in Olney Hymns (1779). Text: Poem Index, https://poemindex.org/john-newton/90/. Append #L14 to cite line 14, or #L4-L9 for lines 4–9.

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