Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David: to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian church in general (4th ed.) 74. Blest is the man, whose breast can move

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Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David‎#74

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Charity to the Poor; or Pity to the Afflicted

74. Charity to the Poor; or Pity to the Afflicted

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1 Blest is the man, whose breast can 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 general grief
Shall find the Lord has mercy too.

3 His soul shall live secure on earth,
With secret blessings on his head,
When drouth, and pestilence, and death,
Around him multiply their dead.

4 Or if he languish on his couch
God will pronounce his sins forgiven,
Will save him with a healing touch,
Or take his willing soul to heaven.

Text Information
First Line:	Blest is the man, whose breast can move
Title:	Charity to the Poor; or Pity to the Afflicted
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1790
Scripture:	Psalm 41:1-3
Topic:	Afflicted: pity to them; Afflictions: hope in them; Charity: to the poor (4 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain.