When God's own people stand in need

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 4

This wonder has been oft renewed, And saints by sweet experience find Their evils overruled for good, Their foes to friendly deeds inclined.