The Cyber Hymnal ‎#7392

7392. When Hagar Found the Bottle Spent

1. When Hagar found the bottle spent,
And wept o’er Ishmael,
A message from the Lord was sent
To guide her to a well.

2. Should not Elijah’s cake and cruse
Convince us at this day,
A gracious God will not refuse
Provisions by the way?

3. His saints and servants shall be fed,
The promise is secure;
Bread shall be given them, He has said,
Their water shall be sure.

4. Repasts far richer they shall prove
Than all earth’s dainties are;
’Tis sweet to taste a Savior’s love,
Though in the meanest fare.

5. To Jesus then your trouble bring,
Nor murmur at your lot;
While you art poor, and He is king,
You shall not be forgot.

Text Information

• First Line: When Hagar found the bottle spent
• Title: When Hagar Found the Bottle Spent
• Author: William Cowper (1779)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Olney Hymns (London: W. Oliver, 1779), number 57
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: FAR AND NEAR (Spazier)
• Composer: C. Spa­zier (16th Century)
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 51531 54321 51325
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: 16th Century English melody
• Copyright: Public Domain