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BOOK I. He gives them out strength for their day, Their wants he will surely supply : He ravens and lions can tame, All creatures obey his command ; Then let me rejoice in his name, And leave all my cares in his hand.

1 BY the poor widow s oil and meal Elijah was sustain d; Though small the stock, it lasted well, For God the store maintain d.

2 It seem d as if from day to day They were to eat and die ; But still, though in a secret way, He sent a fresh supply.

3 Thus to his poor He still will give Just for the present hour ; But for to-morrow they must live Upon his word and power.

4 No barn or storehouse they possess On which they can depend ; Yet have no cause to fear distress, For Jesus is their Friend,

5 Then let not doubts your mind assail ; Remember God has said, &quot; The cruse and barrel shall not fail, My people shall be fed.&quot;

6 And thus, though faint it often seems, He keeps their grace alive ; Supplied by his refreshing streams, Their dying hopes revive.

7 Though in ourselves we have no stock, The Lord is nigh to save ; His door flies open when we knock, And tis but ask and have.