When Hagar found the bottle spent 
And wept o'er Ishmael, 
A message from the Lord was sent 
To guide her to a well. 

Should not Elijah's cake and cruse 
Convince us at this day, 
A gracious God will not refuse 
Provisions by the way? 

His saints and servants shall be fed, 
The promise is secure; 
"Bread shall be given them," as He said, 
"Their water shall be sure." 

Repasts far richer they shall prove, 
Than all earth's dainties are; 
'Tis sweet to taste a Saviour's love, 
Though in the meanest fare. 

To Jesus then your trouble bring, 
Nor murmur at your lot; 
While you are poor and He is King, 
You shall not be forgot.