The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship XLI. Blest is the man whose bowels move

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The Psalms of David‎#XLI

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Charity to the Poor; or, Pity to the Afflicted

XLI. 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 gen'ral 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 forgiv’n,
Will save him with a healing touch,
Or take his willing soul to heavn.

Text Information
First Line:	Blest is the man whose bowels move
Title:	Charity to the Poor; or, Pity to the Afflicted
Meter:	Long Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1780
Scripture:	Psalm 41:1-3
Notes:	Public Domain.