I
When Hagar found the bottle spent,
And wept o’er Ishmael,
A message from the Lord was sent
To guide her to a well.
II
Should not Elijah’s cake and cruse
Convince us at this day,
A gracious God will not refuse
Provisions by the way?
III
His saints and servants shall be fed,
The promise is secure:
“Bread shall be given them,” as he said,
“Their water shall be sure.”
IV
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.
V
To Jesus then your trouble bring,
Nor murmur at your lot;
While you are poor, and he is King,
You shall not be forgot.