When Hagar found the bottle spent,
by William Cowper·1779·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)
Based on Gen 21:19; 1 Ki 17:14; Isa 33:16
1
When Hagar found the bottle spent,
And wept o'er Ishmael;
A message from the Lord was sent
To guide her to a well.
2
Should not Elijah's cake and cruse,
Convince us at this day,
A gracious God will not refuse,
Provisions by the way?
3
His saints and servants shall be fed,
The promise is secure;
"Bread shall be given them, he has said,
Their water shall be sure."
4
Repasts far richer they shall prove
Than all earth's dainties are;
'Tis sweet to taste a Savior's love,
Though in the meanest fare.
5
To JESUS then your trouble bring,
Nor murmur at your lot;
While you art poor, and he is King,
You shall not be forgot.