The Psalms of David ‎#76a

76a. Charity to the Poor; or Pity to the Afflicted

1 Blest is the Man whose Bowels move,
And melt with Pity to the Poor;
Whose Soul, by sympathizing Love,
Feels what his Fellow-Saints endure.

2 His Heart contrives for their Relief
More Good than his own Hands can do;
He, in the Time of gen'ral Grief,
Shall find the Lord has Bowels too.

3 His Soul shall live secure on Earth,
With secret Blessings on his Head,
When Drought, and Pestilence, and Dearth
Around him multiply their Dead.

4 Or, if he languish on his Couch,
God will pronounce his Sins forgiv'n,
Will save him with a healing Touch,
Or take his willing Soul to Heav'n.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest is the Man whose Bowels move
• Title: Charity to the Poor; or Pity to the Afflicted
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 41:1-3
• Topic: Charity: to the poor; Liberality rewarded; Pity to the Afflicted; Warnings of God to his People

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