Substantial Compassion

Verse 1

When Jesus dwelt in mortal clay, What were His works from day to day, But miracles of pow'r and grace, Which spread salvation thro' our race?

Verse 2

Teach us, O Lord, to keep in view Thy pattern, and Thy steps pursue: Let alms bestowed, let kindness done, Be witnessed by each rolling sun.

Verse 3

That man may last, but never lives, Who much receives, but nothing gives: Whom none can love, whom none can thank, Creation's blot, creation's blank.

Verse 4

But he who marks from day to day In gen'rous acts his radiant way, The same path treads the Savior trod, The path to glory and to God.