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130 2 They often met to seek his face ; And what they do or say Is rioted in his book of grace Against another day.

3 For they, by faith, a day descry, And joyfully expect, When he, descending from the sky, His jewels will collect.

4 Unnoticed now, because unknown, A poor and suff ring few ; He comes to claim them for his own, And bring them forth to view.

5 With transport then their Saviour s care And favour they shall prove ; As tender parents guard and spare The children of their love.

6 Assembled worlds will then discern The saints alone are blest, When wrath shall like an oven burn, And vengeance strike the rest.

1 ENCOURAGED by thy word Of promise to the poor, Behold a beggar, Lord, Waits at thy mercy s door ! No hand, no heart, O Lord, but thine, Can help or pity wants like mine.

2 The beggar s usual plea, Relief from men to gain, If offer d unto thee, I know thou wouldst disdain ; And pleas which move thy gracious ear Are such as men would scorn to hear.

3 I have no right to say, That though I now am poor,