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Hungry, and Faint, and Poor

John Newton • English

Primary Scripture: John 6:22-65

Verse 1

Hungry, and faint, and poor, Behold us, Lord, again Assembled at Thy mercy's door, Thy bounty to obtain.

Verse 2

Thy word invites us nigh, Or we would starve indeed; For we no money have to buy, Nor righteousness to plead.

Verse 3

The food our spirits want, Thy hand alone can give; O hear the prayer of faith, and grant That we may eat and live!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 6:22-65

Reference 2

  • james 5:16