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144 2 &quot; The leaven of the Pharisees Beware,&quot; the Saviour said ; They thought, It is because he sees We have forgotten bread.

3 It seems they had forgotten too ^ What their own eyes had view d-- How, with what scarce sufficed for lew, He fed a multitude.

4 If five small loaves, by his command, Could many thousands serve, Might they not trust his gracious hand. That they should never starve ?

5 They oft his power and love had known, And doubtless were to blame ; But we have reason good to own That we are just the same.

6 How often has he brought relief, And every want supplied ! Yet soon, again, our unbelief Says, &quot; Can the Lord provide :

7 Be thankful for one loaf to-day, Though that be all your store : To-morrow, if you trust and pray, Shall timely bring you more.

1 &quot; MERCY, thou son of David ! Thus blind Bartimeus pray d ; &quot; Others by thy word are saved, Now to me afford thine aid. Many for his crying chid him, But he call d the louder still, Till the gracious Saviour bid him ^ Come, and ask me what you will.

2 Money was not what he wanted, Though by begging used to live ;