Author: John Fawcett Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 19 hymnals First Line: When God's own people stand in need Lyrics: 1. When God's own people stand in need,
His goodness will provide supplies;
Thus when Elijah faints for bread,
A raven to his comfort flies.
2. At God's command, with speedy wings,
The hungry bird resigns it prey,
And to the rev'rend prophet brings
The needful portion day by day.
3. This method may be counted strange,
But happy was Elijah's lot,
For nature's course shall sooner change
Than God's dear children be forgot.
4. This wonder has been oft renewed,
And saints by sweet experience find
Their evils overruled for good,
Their foes to friendly deeds inclined. Topics: Ordinary Time Week 14 Scripture: 1 Kings 19:5-6 Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM
Elijah Fed by Ravens