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Elijah's Example Declares

Author: John Newton Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #13762 Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Elijah’s example declares Lyrics: 1 Elijah’s example declares, Whatever distress may betide, The saints may commit all their cares To Him who will always provide, When rain long witheld from the earth Occasioned a famine of bread, The prophet, secured from the dearth, By ravens was constantly fed. 2 More likely to rob than to feed, Are ravens who live upon prey; But where the Lord’s people have need, His goodness will find out a way: This instance to those may seem strange, Who know not how faith can prevail; But sooner all nature shall change, Than one of God’s promises fail, 3 Nor is it a singular case; The wonder is often renewed; And many may say to God’s praise, By ravens He sendeth them food. Thus worldlings, tho’ ravens indeed, Tho’ greedy and selfish their mind, If God has a servant to feed, Against their own wills can be kind. 4 Thus Satan the raven unclean, That croaks in the ears of the saints, O’erruled by a power unseen, Administers oft to their wants; God teaches them how to find food From all the temptations they feel: This raven who thirsts for my blood, Has helped me to many a meal. 5 How safe and how happy are they Who on the good Shepherd rely! He’ll give them out strength for their day, Their wants He will surely supply, He ravens and lions can tame; All creatures obey His command: Then let me rejoice in His name, And leave all my cares in His hand. Languages: English Tune Title: GREEN FIELDS

Elijah's example declares

Author: Newton Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #276 (1844) Lyrics: 1 Elijah’s example declares, Whatever distress may betide, The saints may commit all their cares To Him who will surely provide; When rain long withheld from the earth Occasioned a famine of bread, The prophet, secured from the dearth, By ravens was constantly fed. 2 More likely to rob than to feed, Were ravens, which live upon prey; But when the Lord’s people have need, His goodness will find out a way. This instance to those may be strange Who know not how faith can prevail; But sooner all nature shall change, Than one of God’s promises fail. 3 How safe and how happy are they Who on the good Shepherd rely; He gives them out strength for their day, Their wants he will surely supply. He ravens and lions can tame! All creatures obey his commands! Then let us rejoice in his name, And leave all our cares in his hands. Topics: Tribulation and Inconstancy of Mind Scripture: 1 Kings 17:6 Languages: English