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Text:Charity to the Poor; or Pity to the Afflicted

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

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 drought, and pestilence, and dearth,
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: 1787
Scripture:
Topic: Afflicted: pity to them; Afflictions: hope in them; Charity: to the poor (4 more...)
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